Description
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.
Affected products
connectwise: automate
References1
- www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/2026-05-21… Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.8
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 24 · as of 14 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-494
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