CVE-2022-36781

ConnectWise - ScreenConnect Session Code Bypass

Published Sep 28, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. ConnectWise has addressed this issue in later versions by implementing rate-limiting controls as a preventive measure against brute force attacks.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to version 22.7.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-39481 ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. ConnectWise has addressed this issue in later versions by implementing rate-limiting controls as a preventive measure against brute force attacks.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. ConnectWise has addressed this issue in later versions by implementing rate-limiting controls as a preventive measure against brute force attacks. ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 22.6 and below contained a flaw allowing potential brute force attacks on custom access tokens due to inadequate rate-limiting controls in the default configuration. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access by repeatedly attempting access code combinations. ConnectWise has addressed this issue in later versions by implementing rate-limiting controls as a preventive measure against brute force attacks.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
INCD
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 8:16 PM
Reserved
Jul 26, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 28, 2022, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:53 AM