#VU86688 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in ScreenConnect - CVE-2024-1709
Published: February 21, 2024 / Updated: September 19, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86688
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1709
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
ScreenConnect
ScreenConnect
Software vendor:
ConnectWise
ConnectWise
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain full access to the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.