How severe is CVE-2023-47256?

CVE-2023-47256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-47256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47256?

CVE-2023-47256 primarily affects Connectwise Automate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47256?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-47256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51387.

When was CVE-2023-47256 published?

CVE-2023-47256 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47256

CVE-2023-47256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Connectwise Automate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51387
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Connectwise Automate
Published: 2024-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ConnectWise ScreenConnect through 23.8.4 allows local users to connect to arbitrary relay servers via implicit trust of proxy settings

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47256?: ConnectWise ScreenConnect through 23.8.4 allows local users to connect to arbitrary relay servers via implicit trust of proxy settings
How severe is CVE-2023-47256?: CVE-2023-47256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-47256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47256?: CVE-2023-47256 primarily affects Connectwise Automate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51387.
When was CVE-2023-47256 published?: CVE-2023-47256 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:automate:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:screenconnect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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