CVE-2025-11493 Self-Update Verification Mechanism Process in ConnectWise Automate
An on-path attacker can substitute malicious files during self-updates if HTTPS is not enforced, leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-11493?
CVE-2025-11493 is a high-severity vulnerability in ConnectWise Automate, published on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The ConnectWise Automate Agent does not fully verify the authenticity of files downloaded from the server, such as updates, dependencies, and integrations. This creates a risk where an on-path attacker could perform a man-in-the-middle attack and substitute malicious files for legitimate ones by impersonating a legitimate server. This risk is mitigated when HTTPS is enforced and is related to CVE-2025-11492.
Weakness: CWE-494
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-11493?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Connectwise Automate.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-11493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-11493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-11493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in ConnectWise Automate
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6954-ggjw-f22g.