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A condition in the ScreenConnect client may allow files to be transferred and executed through an active remote session without authorization or… (CVE-2026-84869)

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Critical
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 21:34:29 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A vulnerability in the ScreenConnect client allows unauthorized file transfer and execution during an active remote session without host confirmation under certain conditions. This issue does not affect ScreenConnect servers. The vulnerability has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.9.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.9critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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AILast updated: 09/12/2026, 01:29:13 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-84869 describes a condition in the ScreenConnect client software where files can be transferred and executed through an active remote session without authorization or host confirmation in specific circumstances. The vulnerability is limited to the client component; ScreenConnect servers are not impacted. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but no user interaction, and resulting in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Potential Impact

An attacker with low privileges on the ScreenConnect client can transfer and execute files without host approval during an active remote session, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. This could result in unauthorized code execution, data compromise, and system disruption. The server component is not affected, limiting the scope to client-side deployments.

Mitigation Recommendations

No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict client access and monitor remote session activities carefully to mitigate risk.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-rc8v-f46m-jcgm
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-84869"]
Database Specific Severity
CRITICAL
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa4a03855bf5e2cf5a8742a

Added to database: 09/12/2026, 00:43:36 UTC

Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 01:29:13 UTC

Last updated: 09/12/2026, 04:01:22 UTC

Views: 5

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