What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28986?

CVE-2024-28986 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 84.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-28986?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-28986. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 84.6%.

Java CVE-2024-28986

CRITICAL

Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)

2024-08-13 psirt@solarwinds.com

Deserialization RCE Java Web Help Desk

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: solarwinds

Severity by source

Vendor (solarwinds) PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (solarwinds) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: solarwinds

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2024 - 23:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution vulnerability that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to run commands on the host machine.

While it was reported as an unauthenticated vulnerability, SolarWinds has been unable to reproduce it without authentication after thorough testing.

However, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend all Web Help Desk customers apply the patch, which is now available.

AnalysisAI

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution vulnerability that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to run commands on the host machine. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious serialized objects. SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution vulnerability that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to run commands on the host machine. While it was reported as an unauthenticated vulnerability, SolarWinds has been unable to reproduce it without authentication after thorough testing. However, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend all Web Help Desk customers apply the patch, which is now available. Affected products include: Solarwinds Web Help Desk.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid deserializing untrusted data. Use safe serialization formats (JSON). Implement integrity checks and type allowlists.