CVE-2023-25718

In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is signed, additional instructions can be added without…

published February 13, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty signature flaw could let attackers slip in their own executable under the guise of something safe! 🤖 Think of it like a trusted restaurant sending you a meal that's been tampered with after it left the kitchen—everything looks good, but someone added a secret ingredient that could be harmful! 🍽️ An attacker could take advantage of this vulnerability to deliver a malicious executable to unsuspecting users, possibly leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. If a user accepts this rogue file, it could spell disaster for their system!

Put simply

Think of it like a trusted restaurant sending you a meal that's been tampered with after it left the kitchen—everything looks good, but someone added a secret ingredient that could be harmful! 🍽️ This flaw in ConnectWise Control allows additional instructions to be appended to a previously signed executable file, effectively overriding its original intent without invalidating the signature. As a result, users may be misled into running compromised executables.

What to do

An attacker could take advantage of this vulnerability to deliver a malicious executable to unsuspecting users, possibly leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. If a user accepts this rogue file, it could spell disaster for their system! To mitigate this risk, ensure that ConnectWise Control is updated to the latest version. Additionally, review and adjust your configuration options to enforce stricter checks on executable file integrity before allowing downloads. You can tackle this issue head-on! Keep your software updated and tighten those security measures—let’s keep our systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00685 · 52.0th percentile
Published
2023-02-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 00:00Z
    In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is signed, additional instructions can be added without…
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