Medium severity · published Jan 23, 2020
CVE-2019-16512
An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185
4.8
CVSS
1.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is stored XSS in the Appearance modifier.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.2% · higher than 68% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SC
ScreenConnect · ConnectWise
19.3.25270.7185 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16512
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-16512
Exploit
https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-bishop-fox-findings-in-connectwise-control-9155eec36a34
Third Party Advisory
https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories
Exploit
https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/connectwise-control
Third Party Advisory
https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/connectwise-control-msp-security-vulnerabilities-are-severe-bishop-fox
Third Party Advisory
https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/managed-services/connectwise-control-attack-chain-exploit-20-questions-for-security-researcher-bishop-fox
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