Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is a user enumeration vulnerability, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to determine with certainty if an account exists for a given username.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connectwise | Control | <= 19.2.24707 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165432/ConnectWise-Control-19.2.24707-UsernExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-bishop-fox-findings-in-connectwise-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/connectwise-controlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/connectwise-control-msp-security-vulneThird Party Advisory
- https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/managed-services/connectwise-control-attack-chaiThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165432/ConnectWise-Control-19.2.24707-UsernExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-bishop-fox-findings-in-connectwise-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/connectwise-controlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/connectwise-control-msp-security-vulneThird Party Advisory
- https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/managed-services/connectwise-control-attack-chaiThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16516?
CVE-2019-16516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is a user enumeration vulnerability, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to determine with cert...
How severe is CVE-2019-16516?
CVE-2019-16516 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16516?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Connectwise Control.