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Critical Vulnerabilities Alert in ConnectWise Software
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Two vulnerabilities have been identified in ConnectWise's remote desktop software, ScreenConnect, affecting versions 23.9.7 and prior. The first vulnerability (CVE-2024-1708) is a path-traversal issue allowing potential remote code execution or access to sensitive data, rated with a high severity score of 8.4.
The second (CVE-2024-1709) is an authentication bypass, considered critical with a severity score of 10.0, and is easily exploitable with existing proof-of-concept exploits. ConnectWise has issued updates for cloud-hosted instances, but self-hosted deployments need immediate patching. The exposure is global, with significant concentrations in the United States, and it's expected that cybercriminals and nation-state actors will actively exploit these vulnerabilities.
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| CVE Number | Description | *CVSS Severity* |
| CVE-2024-1708 | ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by a path-traversal vulnerability, which may allow an attacker the ability to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data or critical systems. | 8.4 High |
| CVE-2024-1709 | ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or critical systems. | 10.0 Critical |
Professionals using ConnectWise must urgently patch their systems to mitigate these vulnerabilities. The discovery underscores the importance of rigorous security practices in protecting IT infrastructures.



Tags: #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityAlert #ConnectWise #CVE2024_1708 #CVE2024_1709 #PatchManagement #ITSecurity #RemoteCodeExecution #PrivilegeEscalation
Source: Unit42 by Palo Alto Networks