CVE-2026-11596: In ScreenConnect™ versions prior to 26.2, input validation within the Host Pass creation functionality could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-11596?

screenconnect: upgrade to 26.2.2.9585. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-11596 being exploited?

CVE-2026-11596 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-11596 affect?

CVE-2026-11596 affects screenconnect. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). In ScreenConnect™ versions prior to 26.2, input validation within the Host Pass creation functionality could allow an authenticated user with Host Pass creation privileges the ability to specify a token expiration duration beyond the intend

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-11596?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-11596 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting screenconnect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In ScreenConnect™ versions prior to 26.2, input validation within the Host Pass creation functionality could allow an authenticated user with Host Pass creation privileges the ability to specify a token expiration duration beyond the intended maximum when generating delegated access tokens.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1284
Published	2026-06-10
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): ConnectWise · Vendor: connectwise

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-10 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

connectwise screenconnect UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.2.2.9585

Fixed in: 26.2.2.9585

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy screenconnect || rpm -q screenconnect || screenconnect --version

2. UPGRADE to 26.2.2.9585 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade screenconnect

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade screenconnect

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-11596?

screenconnect: upgrade to 26.2.2.9585. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-11596 being exploited?

CVE-2026-11596 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-2026-11596 affect?

CVE-2026-11596 affects screenconnect. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). In ScreenConnect™ versions prior to 26.2, input validation within the Host Pass creation functionality could allow an authenticated user with Host Pass creation privileges the ability to specify a token expiration duration beyond the intend

How urgent is CVE-2026-11596?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-84869 CRITICAL 9.9 EXPLOITED UPGRADE ConnectWise ScreenConnect Improper Privilege Management and Missing Authorization Vulnerability

References

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