CVE-2024-28986

9.8 CRITICAL CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: August 13, 2024 Modified: October 27, 2025

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-1
Source: psirt@solarwinds.com
Broken Link Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-28986
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
45.7%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2024-09-05

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

solarwinds