Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2026-84869 affects the ScreenConnect client from ConnectWise, where a condition can let files be transferred and executed through an active remote session without authorization or Host confirmation in certain circumstances. ScreenConnect servers are not impacted. The flaw is classed as CWE-269 and rated CRITICAL with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9. It is listed in the CISA KEV catalog, which indicates active exploitation.
NVD description
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.
⚠️ Actively exploited — CISA KEV
This CVE was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-11. It is confirmed exploited in the wild and must be patched as a priority.
Remediation deadline (US federal agencies): 2026-09-14
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.92%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 59% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-18, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
In-depth analysis on cveo.tech
We've published a detailed analysis of this CVE — exploitation, IOCs and mitigation.
CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 8 sept. 2026
- Updated
- 12 sept. 2026
- Status
- Analyzed
- Source
- 7d616e1a-3288-43b1-a0dd-0a65d3e70a49
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (5)
- https://github.com/ConnectWise-Advisories/Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2026-84869Third Party Advisory
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-84869US Government Resource
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/rogue-screenconnect-installationsThird Party Advisory
Similar CVEs
Other vulnerabilities of type CWE-269
Monitor your products
Get automatic alerts for every new CVE affecting your equipment.