ConnectWise Releases Update to Rotate Code Signing Certificates for ScreenConnect, Automate and RMM
ConnectWise has advised users of ScreenConnect or Automate "must update to the latest build and validate that all agents are updated before 13 June at 8:00pm ET [14 June at midnight UTC] to avoid disruptions or degraded experience."
Summary
ConnectWise has advised users of ScreenConnect or Automate "must update to the latest build and validate that all agents are updated before 13 June at 8:00pm ET [14 June at midnight UTC] to avoid disruptions or degraded experience."
Affected platforms
The following platforms are known to be affected:
Threat details
ConnectWise requires organisations to update for continued functionality
ConnectWise has advised users of ScreenConnect or Automate "must update to the latest build and validate that all agents are updated before 13 June at 8:00pm ET [14 June at midnight UTC, 1:00am BST] to avoid disruptions or degraded experience."
Introduction
ConnectWise has released an advisory to inform users of ScreenConnect, ConnectWise Automate, and ConnectWise RMM of a scheduled code signing certificate rotation occurring on 13 June at 8:00pm ET (14 June at midnight UTC). The digital signing certificates used in ScreenConnect, Automate, and RMM are being rotated to address an issue in how ScreenConnect handles certain configuration data.
Remediation advice
Affected organisations are strongly recommended to review ConnectWise advisory June 9, 2025 Code Signing Certificate Rotation for ScreenConnect, ConnectWise Automate and RMM and must apply the latest update as soon as possible for continued ScreenConnect and Automate functionality.
Note: ConnectWise has advised that affected organisations "must update to the latest build and validate that all agents are updated before June 13 at 8:00pm ET to avoid disruptions or degraded experience."
Remediation steps
| Type | Step |
|---|---|
| Patch |
ConnectWise On-Premises Solutions Organisations using on-premises versions of ScreenConnect or Automate must update to the latest build and validate that all agents are updated before the 14 June at midnight UTC deadline for continued functionality. Please visit the ConnectWise University page for download links, version details, and step-by-step instructions. https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories |
| Aware |
ConnectWise Cloud Solutions ConnectWise is in the process of automatically updating certificates and agents across all cloud instances of Automate and RMM. ConnectWise recommends validating that your agents are running the latest version prior to the 14 June at midnight UTC deadline to ensure continued service. ConnectWise also plans to deploy the updated ScreenConnect Cloud build automatically once ready. https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/advisories |
Definitive source of threat updates
Last edited: 11 June 2025 11:25 am