ConnectWise has released a security update for ConnectWise Automate™ that addresses a behavior in the ConnectWise Automate Solution Center where certain client-to-server communications could occur without transport-layer encryption. This could allow network‑based interception of Solution Center traffic in Automate deployments. The issue has been resolved in Automate 2026.4 by enforcing secure communication for affected Solution Center connections.

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Remediation Cloud: No action is required.  On-Premise: Apply the 2026.4 release. For instruction on updating to the newest release, please reference this doc: Automate Release Notes Version 2026 - ConnectWise https://docs.connectwise.com/ConnectWise_Automate_Documentation/100/Automate_Release_Notes_Version_2026 After applying the update, on-premises customers must ensure the following configurations are in place: * An SSL certificate is bound to the Solution Center on port 8484 to establish secure communication. Refer to the ConnectWise documentation for configuration steps: Solution Center Client and Service HTTPS Update - ConnectWise * In some environments, antivirus or endpoint protection products may interfere with the Automate patch installer or service behavior during upgrades. If issues are encountered during installation or startup, refer to the ConnectWise documentation for recommended antivirus exclusions: Automate Antivirus Exclusions for Windows https://docs.connectwise.com/ConnectWise_Automate_Documentation/060/040/010 * Ensure that the LTShare has a minimum of 1 GB of free disk space prior to installation. If you experience issues completing the update or required configuration steps, please contact ConnectWise Support for assistance.


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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Connectwise
Connectwise automate
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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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Description ConnectWise has released a security update for ConnectWise Automate™ that addresses a behavior in the ConnectWise Automate Solution Center where certain client-to-server communications could occur without transport-layer encryption. This could allow network‑based interception of Solution Center traffic in Automate deployments. The issue has been resolved in Automate 2026.4 by enforcing secure communication for affected Solution Center connections.
Title Unencrypted Client‑Server Communication in ConnectWise Automate™ Solution Center
Weaknesses CWE-319
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ConnectWise

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-20T16:13:06.767Z

Reserved: 2026-04-10T13:19:03.212Z

Link: CVE-2026-6066

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-20T16:12:59.962Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-04-20T16:16:50.123

Modified: 2026-04-20T19:05:30.750

Link: CVE-2026-6066

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-20T16:30:06Z

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