CVE-2026-84869
What it is
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.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- In the wild
- CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- 2026-09-11 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
- 2026-09-14 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
- Exploit odds: 0.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 9.9 CRITICAL (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-09-11
- Exploit probability
- 0.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-269 · Improper privilege management
- Record status
- Analyzed
Affected
- Connectwise Screenconnect < 26.6.5.9742
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.9
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2026-84869.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2026-84869. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletin
References
- https://github.com/ConnectWise-Advisories/Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2026-84869
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-09-08-screenconnect-bulletin
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-84869
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/rogue-screenconnect-installations