ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability

Date Apr 28, 2026
Type KEV
Signal Known exploited
Vendor / Product ConnectWise ยท ScreenConnect
CVE CVE-2024-1708
Known exploited CVE-2024-1708

Summary

ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data and critical systems.

Why it matters

CVE-2024-1708 is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. CISA remediation deadline: 2026-05-12. Treat remediation as urgent.

Operator check

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Sources

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