FortiDAST performs automated black-box dynamic application security testing of web applications to identify vulnerabilities that bad actors may exploit.
CVE-2024-1709 is a severe vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect versions 23.9.7 and earlier. It allows attackers to bypass authentication using an alternate path or channel vulnerability and gain unauthorized access to your system.
This article describes the assessment of authentication bypass vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software.
Scope
FortiDAST Scripting Engine updated in version 24.1.0-build012(GA)
Solution
Detection against that vulnerability is empowered by the FortiDAST Scripting Engine (FSE).
This technology enables FortiDAST to assess remotely with a high level of confidence if an asset is vulnerable to a specific vulnerability by testing the disarmed exploit against the asset itself.
To configure the scan, it will be necessary to enable the FSE group signature 'connectwise' which will select the underlying script: ‘CVE-2024-1709-ConnectWise-ScreenConnect-Authentication-Bypass-Vulnerability.’
