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CVE-2023-25718: In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is si...

In ConnectWise Control through 22.9.10032 (formerly known as ScreenConnect), after an executable file is signed, additional instructions can be added without invalidating the signature, such as instructions that result in offering the end user a (different) attacker-controlled executable file. It is plausible that the end user may allow the download and execution of this file to proceed. There are ConnectWise Control configuration options that add mitigations.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This issue affects ConnectWise Control, formerly ScreenConnect, through 22.9.10032. A signed executable could be altered after signing without breaking the signature, potentially steering a user to a different attacker-controlled executable. The described scenario still depends on the user allowing the download and execution.

Executive priority

Prioritize assessment if ConnectWise Control is used for remote access or support. The business concern is misplaced trust in signed executables, but urgency is constrained by incomplete severity data and no cited active exploitation.

Technical view

The CVE describes post-signing instruction modification in ConnectWise Control executables. Added instructions may cause presentation of an attacker-controlled executable while the original signature remains valid. The bundle names configuration options as mitigations but does not specify exact settings, patch state, CVSS, CWE, or confirmed exploitation.

Likely exposure

Organizations using ConnectWise Control versions through 22.9.10032 should treat signed installer trust as potentially weakened. Exposure is most relevant where users download or launch Control executables and where configuration mitigations are not enabled.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The described abuse appears to require a modified signed executable and a user decision to proceed with downloading and running another executable.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited: no CVSS, CWE, exact affected CPEs, or named fixed version are provided in the bundle. Huntress is listed with a source title suggesting some claims were overblown, so avoid treating this as confirmed critical without stronger evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify ConnectWise Control deployments at or below 22.9.10032.
  • Review ConnectWise guidance for exact configuration mitigations.
  • Restrict who can distribute or launch Control executables.
  • Train users to question unexpected executable prompts.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for patch or configuration updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ConnectWise Control server and client versions.
  • Check whether vendor-recommended mitigation settings are enabled.
  • Review software distribution paths for modified installers.
  • Look for user reports of unexpected executable download prompts.
  • Confirm no assumptions beyond vendor and CVE evidence.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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