PatchTheCVECVE-2023-25718: In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is signe
CVE-2023-25718 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is signed, additional instructions can be added without invalidating the signature, such as instructions that result in offering the end user a (different) attacker-controlled executable file. It is plausible that the end user may allow the download and execution of this file to proceed. There are ConnectWise Control configuration options that ad
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-347 |
| Published | 2023-02-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-25718?
control: upgrade to newer than 22.9.10032. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-25718 being exploited?
CVE-2023-25718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-25718 affect?
CVE-2023-25718 affects control. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is signed, additional instructions can be added without invalidating the signature, such as instructions that result in offering the end u
How urgent is CVE-2023-25718?
Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerabilities
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