CVE-2024-28987

9.1 CRITICAL CISA KEV - Actively Exploited

Published: August 21, 2024 Modified: October 27, 2025

Description

The SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) software is affected by a hardcoded credential vulnerability, allowing remote unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data.

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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:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2

Source: psirt@solarwinds.com

Release Notes

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987

Source: psirt@solarwinds.com

Vendor Advisory

https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Press/Media Coverage Third Party Advisory

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-28987

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

94.3%

100th percentile

Exploitation Status

Actively Exploited

Remediation due: 2024-11-05

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

Affected Vendors

solarwinds

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