CVE-2026-9089: The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin lo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-9089?

automate: upgrade to 2026.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-9089 being exploited?

CVE-2026-9089 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-2026-9089 affect?

CVE-2026-9089 affects automate. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin loading and self-update operations. This issue is addressed in Automate 2026.5.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-9089 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting automate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin loading and self-update operations. This issue is addressed in Automate 2026.5.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2026-05-21
Last modified	2026-07-23

Publisher (CNA): ConnectWise · Vendor: connectwise

Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-21 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-23 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

connectwise automate UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.5

Fixed in: 2026.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2026.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automate

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-2026-9089?

automate: upgrade to 2026.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-9089 being exploited?

CVE-2026-9089 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-2026-9089 affect?

CVE-2026-9089 affects automate. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin loading and self-update operations. This issue is addressed in Automate 2026.5.

How urgent is CVE-2026-9089?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerabilities

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References

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