Description · from the CVE record

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or critical systems.

Affected

ProductAffectedFixed inSource
ScreenConnect≤ 23.9.7–CNA
screenconnect≤ 23.9.7–CISA-ADP

Scores by source

cisa-cg (CNA)10.0CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA ADPSSVCExploitation: active · Automatable: yes · Technical impact: total

References

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