CVE-2024-28987

Known Exploited
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • SolarWinds recommends that customers upgrade to SolarWinds Web Help Desk v12.8.3 HF2 as soon as it becomes available.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 94.22% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com
Affected: SolarWinds Web Help Desk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987 vendor advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 release notes
https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/ press/media coverage third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28987?
CVE-2024-28987 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28987?
To fix CVE-2024-28987: SolarWinds recommends that customers upgrade to SolarWinds Web Help Desk v12.8.3 HF2 as soon as it becomes available.
Is CVE-2024-28987 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2024-28987 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28987?
CVE-2024-28987 affects SolarWinds Web Help Desk.
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