Security experts have raised alarms over a critical vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a widely used remote access tool, which they describe as “trivial and embarrassingly easy” to exploit. According to TechCrunch, this flaw, with the highest severity rating, poses a significant risk as it allows for an authentication bypass that could enable attackers to remotely access and steal sensitive data or deploy malware on affected systems.
Hackers Actively Targeting Severe Authentication Bypass Flaw In Connectwise Software
Maxwell Nelson, ReadWriteWeb
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:00pm
Topics: connectwise screenconnect techcrunch ip february feb amanda lee cobalt strike huntress ceo kyle hanslovan hackers readwrite connectwise connectwise screenconnect huntress actively targeting severe authentication bypass targeting severe authentication bypass flaw vulnerability security remote company exploitation access servers severity tool compromised data significant affected attackers confirmed
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