ConnectWise Automate up to 2026.4 code download

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ConnectWise Automate. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code download. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-9089. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ConnectWise Automate. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code download vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-494. The product downloads source code or an executable from a remote location and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ConnectWise Automate™ Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of components obtained during plugin loading and self-update operations. This issue is addressed in Automate 2026.5.

The advisory is shared at connectwise.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-9089 since 05/20/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1495 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2026.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-31290). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (ConnectWise): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code download
CWE: CWE-494
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Automate 2026.5

Timelineinfo

05/20/2026 CVE reserved
05/21/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
05/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/22/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: connectwise.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9089 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9089
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365073
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 05/21/2026 21:31
Updated: 05/22/2026 07:16
Changes: 05/21/2026 21:31 (64), 05/22/2026 07:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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