ConnectWise Automate Vulnerability Allows Code Execution Bypass
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- •CVE-2026-9089 allows attackers to bypass security checks in ConnectWise Automate.
- •The flaw affects versions of the platform prior to 2026.5 and has a CVSS score of 8.8.
- •Organizations using ConnectWise Automate are urged to apply the security update promptly.
ConnectWise has issued a security update for a high-severity vulnerability in its Automate platform, tracked as CVE-2026-9089. This flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.8, enables attackers to bypass integrity verification mechanisms, potentially allowing unauthorized code execution. Affected versions are those prior to 2026.5, which are widely used by managed service providers (MSPs). The vulnerability was published on May 21, 2026, and poses significant risks to organizations relying on this remote monitoring and management tool. Users are advised to update their systems immediately to mitigate potential exploitation.
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