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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-47257 · published 1 February 2024

CVE-2023-47257: Connectwise automate code injection vulnerability

Connectwise · Automate

ConnectWise ScreenConnect through 23.8.4 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to achieve remote code execution via crafted messages.

8.1 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.0% · top 37.3% CWE-94 · Code injection
8.1CVSS 3.1 base score
1.0%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

ConnectWise ScreenConnect through 23.8.4 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to achieve remote code execution via crafted messages.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://web.archive.org/web/20240208140218/https://gotham-security.com/screenconnect-cve-2023-47256
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.8-security-fix Vendor Advisory
https://web.archive.org/web/20240208140218/https://gotham-security.com/screenconnect-cve-2023-47256
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.8-security-fix Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-47257), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.