ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·2/22/2024
CVE-2024-1709 added to CISA KEV: ConnectWise ScreenConnect
Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild
Date added: 2024-02-22
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due date: 2024-02-29
Why this matters
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to the management interface to create a new, administrator-level account on affected devices.
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