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CRITICAL Actively exploited CWE-862

CVE-2026-84869

ScreenConnect Client: Guest-to-Host File Execution via File-Transfer Actions

ConnectWise·ScreenConnect

9.9/ 10
CVSS 3.1
Critical severity
1.2%
EPSS exploit odds
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 68% of all CVEs
Listed
CISA KEV catalog
Added
Sep 11, 2026
Fix due
Sep 14, 2026
Ransomware
Not known
Timeline
Published
Sep 8, 2026
Updated
Sep 12, 2026
First covered
Sep 12, 2026
Latest story
2 months ago

Summary

A condition in the ScreenConnect client may allow files to be transferred and executed through an active remote session without authorization or Host confirmation in certain circumstances. ScreenConnect servers are not impacted.

CWE-862Missing Authorization

Attack profile

Attack vectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
PrivilegesLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA required action

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.

Affected products

  • ConnectWise ScreenConnectAll versions prior to 26.6.5

References

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