CVE-2026-84869
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.
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| connectwise | screenconnect | * < 26.6.5.9742 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-rc8v-f46m-jcgm
A condition in the ScreenConnect client may allow files to be transferred and executed through an...
References (5)
- 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.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletin 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
Risk Scores
Top 49% most likely to be exploited
CISA Known Exploited
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.