Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV
Yes. CVE-2024-1708, ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Apr 2026, 797 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects ConnectWise ScreenConnect. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect contains a path traversal vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data and critical systems.
| Vendor | ConnectWise (4 exploited CVEs in KEV) |
| Product | ScreenConnect |
| Vulnerability | ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Added to KEV | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Reported by (CNA) | cisa-cg |
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-1708 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Apr 2026, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check ConnectWise's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected ScreenConnect and watch it for signs of compromise.
Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in April 2026 · ConnectWise scorecard · act-now radar.
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