How severe is CVE-2024-1708?

CVE-2024-1708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-1708 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-1708 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-04-28, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1708?

CVE-2024-1708 affects Connectwise Screenconnect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1708?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2024-1708 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1708 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17442. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-04-28).

When was CVE-2024-1708 published?

CVE-2024-1708 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1708

CVE-2024-1708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connectwise Screenconnect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-04-28). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 88% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-04-28)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17442
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2026-04-28)
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Connectwise Screenconnect
Published: 2024-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1708?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-1708?: CVE-2024-1708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1708 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2024-1708 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-04-28, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1708?: CVE-2024-1708 affects Connectwise Screenconnect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-1708 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1708 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17442. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-04-28).
When was CVE-2024-1708 published?: CVE-2024-1708 was published on 2024-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:screenconnect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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