CVE-2026-84869
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization Vulnerability
ConnectWise ScreenConnectApplications & CMS
CVSS
9.9CriticalExploit odds (EPSS)0.92%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
CISA required actionApply 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. CISA KEV
Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance
What fixes it
No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.
Timeline
Description
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains both an improper privilege management and missing authorization vulnerability that may allow an attacker to transfer and execute files through an active remote session without authorization or host confirmation.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- ScreenConnectaffected: All versions prior to 26.6.5CVE List
References 6
- connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletinAdvisoryvia CVE List
- github.com/ConnectWise-Advisories/Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2026-84869Advisoryvia CVE List
- connectwise.com/company/trust/advisoriesAdvisoryvia CVE List
- huntress.com/blog/rogue-screenconnect-installationsAdvisoryvia CVE List
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-84869Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-84869Referencevia CVE List