How severe is CVE-2024-1708?

CVE-2024-1708 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2024-1708?

Affected package information for CVE-2024-1708 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1708?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2024-1708 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2024-1708 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2024-1708, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-1708?

CVE-2024-1708 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 84.8%, placing it in the 99th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2024-1708 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2024-1708 (ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-04-28. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2026-05-12. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. This CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1708?

CVE-2024-1708 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-1708?

CVE-2024-1708 affects connectwise screenconnect. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2024-1708 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-1708 was published on February 21, 2024 and was last updated on April 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2026-04-28 — agencies required to remediate by 2026-05-12 · Ransomware

CVE-2024-1708

HIGH

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…

Published

Feb 21, 2024

Updated

Apr 28, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

84.8%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk99th percentile-0.90%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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.

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

screenconnectconnectwise

< 23.9.8

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by path-traversa…

huntress.comNVDFeb 2024

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by path-traversa…

github.comMetasploitFeb 2024

ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by path-traversa…

trendmicro.comAPIFeb 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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