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CVE-2026-9089

Status: AnalyzedHigh (8.8)—

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.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Connectwise — Automate

CWEs

References

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