CVE-2024-45709

SolarWinds Web Help Desk Local File Read Vulnerability

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a local file read vulnerability. This vulnerability requires the software be installed on Linux and configured to use non-default development/test mode making exposure to the vulnerability very limited.

Remediation

Solution:

  • SolarWinds recommends customers upgrade to SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.8.4 as soon as it becomes available.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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-2024-45709 vendor advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_12-8-4_release_notes.htm release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45709?
CVE-2024-45709 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45709?
To fix CVE-2024-45709: SolarWinds recommends customers upgrade to SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.8.4 as soon as it becomes available.
Is CVE-2024-45709 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45709 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-45709?
CVE-2024-45709 affects SolarWinds Web Help Desk.
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