Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (“path traversal”)
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2024-1708 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | cisa-cg |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2024-02-21 16:15:50 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-28 21:44:53 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.4 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.850170000 probability, percentile 0.993630000 (date 2026-05-12)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-04-28; due 2026-05-12; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-22 | CWE-22 CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 8.4 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | Secondary | 8.4 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 8.4 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
RequiredScope
ChangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | ConnectWise |
|---|---|
| Product | ScreenConnect |
| Name | ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| 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. |
| Notes | https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1708 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Connectwise | Screenconnect | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | ConnectWise | ScreenConnect | affected 23.9.7 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.connectwise.com | Vendor Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory |
| www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnec... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.huntress.com | Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
| www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/04/06/storm-1175-focuses-gaze-on-vul... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.microsoft.com | Technical Description |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
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