CONNECTWISE WARNS OF SCREENCONNECT FLAW, PATCH PENDING

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MON, SEP 7, 2026

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ConnectWise has disclosed a new vulnerability in ScreenConnect remote access software without an immediate patch available. The company is offering temporary mitigation measures while preparing a fix for later this week.

ConnectWise identified the security flaw in ScreenConnect, its widely-used remote access and support platform. The vulnerability poses a risk to organizations relying on the software for IT support and remote management operations. Pending the official patch, ConnectWise recommends implementing temporary mitigation strategies to reduce exposure. Organizations using ScreenConnect should review the company's guidance and prepare to deploy the patch immediately upon release. ScreenConnect serves thousands of IT service providers and enterprises globally. ConnectWise has prioritized the fix and plans to release it within days. Users are advised to monitor ConnectWise security announcements closely and apply updates as soon as they become available.

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