CVE-2025-40552
CRITICAL
2026-01-28
[email protected]
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
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
2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 28, 2026 - 08:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected by authentication.
Analysis
SolarWinds Web Help Desk has an authentication bypass vulnerability (EPSS 9.9%) that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain admin access to the helpdesk system.
Technical Context
SolarWinds WHD has a CWE-1390 weak authentication vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access without credentials.
Affected Products
['SolarWinds Web Help Desk']
Remediation
Patch all four WHD vulnerabilities simultaneously. Assume compromise if running affected versions.
Priority Score
59
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Medium
High
Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +9.9
CVSS: +49
POC: 0
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