Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2026-84869
The short answer
CVE-2026-84869 affects ConnectWise ScreenConnect and is rated critical (CVSS 9.9). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-11: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
What it is
Severity
9.9 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Sep 11, 2026
Federal due date Sep 14, 2026
EPSS, next 30 days
0.92%
Higher than 61% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for…
Affected products
ScreenConnect. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- github.com/ConnectWise-Advisories/Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2026-84869 Third Party Advisory
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories Vendor Advisory
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletin Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-84869 US Government Resource
- www.huntress.com/blog/rogue-screenconnect-installations Third Party Advisory
Questions
Is CVE-2026-84869 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-84869 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-11, with a federal remediation due date of 2026-09-14.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84869?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for…
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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