CVE-2024-1708
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (“path traversal”)
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability is confirmed as actively exploited and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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.
CISA notes
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1708
Description
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.
Severity
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation Context
as of October 14, 2026- CISA added CVE-2024-1708 to the KEV catalog 797 days after its CVE record was published. The median for entries added in 2026 so far is 15 days.
- It is one of 4 ConnectWise entries in the CISA KEV catalog, and one of 2 added in 2026.
- Its current EPSS score (95.4%) is higher than that of 79% of CISA KEV entries.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ConnectWise | ConnectWise ScreenConnect | 0 to 23.9.7 (fixed ≥ 23.9.8) |
References
2 LinksRecord Details
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