Download of code without integrity check in Automate - CVE-2026-9089
Published: May 21, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132088
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-9089
CWE-ID: CWE-494
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: ConnectWise
Affected software:
Automate
Automate
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to download of code without integrity check in the agent plugin loading and self-update processes when processing components obtained during these operations. A remote attacker can supply a malicious component to execute arbitrary code.
Exploitation is limited to the adjacent network attack surface.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-9089
Install security update from vendor's website.