// CVE

CVE-2024-1708

High 8.4 Exploited (KEV) Ransomware

ConnectWise ScreenConnect

8.4CVSS
88%EPSS
YesCISA KEV

Summary

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.

Published: 2024-02-21 · In KEV since: 2026-04-28

Analysis

🔴 Critical — used in ransomware

How it's exploited: Exploitable over the network (internet-reachable), with high privileges, if the victim interacts (open a file/click), and with low complexity. The flaw can pivot to other components (scope changed).

Impact: Full compromise (confidentiality, integrity and availability).

Status: Used in ransomware campaigns (CISA KEV).

How to defend:
  • Patch now: it is in CISA's actively-exploited catalog (KEV), with a deadline.
  • Reduce exposure: keep it off the internet; firewall, VPN or network segmentation.
  • Awareness: the attack needs victim interaction (phishing/file).
  • Detect: turn this CVE into detection rules.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

The vector encodes how it's exploited (translated above, in the analysis). Break it down in the CVSS tool →

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Sources: CISA KEV · EPSS · FIRST.org · NVD. Analysis derived from the CVSS vector and exploitation status (no AI). Informational; always verify against the vendor's official advisory.