ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data and critical systems.
- Vendor
- ConnectWise
- Product
- ScreenConnect
- CVSS
- 8.4
- EPSS (exploit probability)
- 95.4%
- Status
- kevransomware use
- CISA patch-by (BOD 22-01)
- Added to KEV
Is CVE-2024-1708 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-1708 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on . CISA only lists a CVE when it has reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. CISA marks it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
FIRST's EPSS model puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 95.4% (scored October 14, 2026).
- CISA KEV[ LISTED ]
- ENISA EUVD (exploited)[ — ]
- CIRCL KEV[ — ]
Catalog snapshot 2026-10-21. Full cross-catalog view: /kev-comparison
What to do
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by (14 days after listing) under BOD 22-01. Everyone else: that deadline is a sensible upper bound, not a target. Vendor guidance and the NVD record are linked under Source above.
Other ConnectWise ScreenConnect CVEs we track
| CVE / Vulnerability | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Added to KEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-84869 ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization Vulnerabilitywrite-up | [ CRITICAL ] | 9.9 | 0.9% | |
| CVE-2025-3935 ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Authentication Vulnerability | [ HIGH ] | 8.1 | 3.5% | |
| CVE-2024-1709 ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilityransomware use | [ CRITICAL ] | 10.0 | 100.0% |