title: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
description: ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or
critical systems.
problem types: CWE-288 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: ScreenConnect
vendor: ConnectWise
versions:
changes: [at: 23.9.8, status: unaffected], lessThanOrEqual: 23.9.7, status: affected, version: 0, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 10
baseSeverity: CRITICAL
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL