ConnectWise · ScreenConnect
CVE-2024-1708
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (“path traversal”)
What it is
ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by path-traversal vulnerability, which may allow an attacker
the ability to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data or critical systems.
CISA: ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data and critical systems.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: May 12, 2026
More exploited flaws from ConnectWise
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization | ScreenConnect | Critical 9.9 | 0.9% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Improper Authentication | ScreenConnect | High 8.1 | 3.6% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Authentication Bypass | ScreenConnect | Critical 10.0 | >99.9% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.