SID 1:63074

Rule Category

SERVER-WEBAPP -- Snort has detected traffic exploiting vulnerabilities in web based applications on servers.

Alert Message

SERVER-WEBAPP ConnectWise ScreenConnect authentication bypass attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks for requests to the ConnectWise ScreenConnect "/SetupWizard.aspx" endpoint that are intended to bypass authentication checks for this resource.

What To Look For

This rule looks for attempts to exploit an authentication bypass vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

Rule Groups

Rule Categories::Server::Web Applications

MITRE::ATT&CK Framework::Enterprise::Initial Access::Exploit Public-Facing Application

Adversaries may attempt to take advantage of a weakness in an Internet-facing computer or program using software, data, or commands in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior. The weakness in the system can be a bug, a glitch, or a design vulnerability. These applications are often websites, but can include databases (like SQL), standard services (like SMB or SSH), network device administration and management protocols (like SNMP and Smart Install), and any other applications with Internet accessible open sockets, such as web servers and related services.

CVE

CVE-2024-1709 CVE-2024-27215

Additional Links

www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8

www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass

Rule Vulnerability

Authentication Bypass

An Authentication Bypass occurs when there is a way to avoid providing user credentials to a system before performing restricted operations on said system.

CVE Additional Information

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

CVE-2024-1709

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CVE-2024-27215

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