CVE-2017-18362
ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration through 2017 for Kaseya VSA is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote commands that allow full direct access to…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-05-24, remediation due 2022-06-14)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-89
- Published
- 2019-02-05
- Last modified
- 2026-08-13
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration through 2017 for Kaseya VSA is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote commands that allow full direct access to the Kaseya VSA database. In February 2019, attackers have actively exploited this in the wild to download and execute ransomware payloads on all endpoints managed by the VSA server. If the ManagedIT.asmx page is available via the Kaseya VSA web interface, anyone with access to the page is able to run arbitrary SQL queries, both read and write, without authentication.
Affected products
- connectwise manageditsync
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-06-14.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://archive.today/rdkeQ
- https://github.com/kbni/owlky
- https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ZEo8ZRF_iEIJ:https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360022495572-Connectwise-API-Vulnerability+
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-18362
FAQ
Is CVE-2017-18362 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-18362 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-05-24, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-06-14. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-18362?
CVE-2017-18362 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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