Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2024-1708
The short answer
CVE-2024-1708 affects ConnectWise ScreenConnect and is rated high (CVSS 8.4). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-28: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
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.
Weakness: CWE-22.
Severity
8.4 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Apr 28, 2026
Federal due date May 12, 2026
EPSS, next 30 days
95%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says 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.
Affected products
ScreenConnect. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 Vendor Advisory
- www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass ExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 Vendor Advisory
- www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass ExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-1708 Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/04/06/storm-1175-focuses-gaze-on-vulnerable-web-facing-assets-in-high-tempo-medusa-ransomware-operations/ Technical Description
Questions
Is CVE-2024-1708 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-1708 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-28, with a federal remediation due date of 2026-05-12. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1708?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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