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)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
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)
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
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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