CVE-2026-84869ScreenConnect Client: Guest-to-Host File Execution via File-Transfer Actions
Known exploited — ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization Vulnerability
CISA confirmed this vulnerability is used in real attacks on 11.09.2026. Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: 14.09.2026.
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. https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletin ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-84869
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.
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectWise | ScreenConnect | All versions prior to 26.6.5 |
References and patches
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletin Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ConnectWise-Advisories/Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2026-84869 Third Party Advisory
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-84869 US Government Resource
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/rogue-screenconnect-installations Third Party Advisory
CPE matches (NVD) (1)
cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:screenconnect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*< 26.6.5.9742