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CVE-2026-84869

ConnectWise · ScreenConnect · ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization Vulnerability

· Added to CISA KEV
CVSS
Severityhigh
Weakness
EPSS0.69%50.9th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueSep 14, 2026
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Called exploited the same day it was disclosed.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE reserved
  2. CVE published6d
  3. First KEV listingsame day
  4. Last KEV listing3d
  5. Last sighting3d

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by3 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

1 public report collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Sep 8, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

Description

ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains both an improper privilege management and missing authorization vulnerability that may allow an attacker to file transfer and execution through an active remote sessions without authorization or host confirmation.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

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