CVE-2024-28987: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2024
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Updated

SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a hardcoded credential vulnerability that could allow a remote, unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data.

Other sources

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.

NVD

Affected Software

4 affected components
SolarWinds Web Help Desk
SolarWinds Web Help Desk<12.8.3
SolarWinds Web Help Desk=12.8.3
SolarWinds Web Help Desk=12.8.3-hotfix1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SolarWinds Web Help Desk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v12.8.3 HF2
  2. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of SolarWinds Web Help Desk if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Aug 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 22, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:01 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:02 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:36 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:38 PM
Oct 15, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:53 PM
News Published
via The Register·08:00 PM
Feb 4, 2026
News Published
via The Register·06:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28987?

CVE-2024-28987 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized remote access and data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28987?

To fix CVE-2024-28987, users should update SolarWinds Web Help Desk to the latest version that addresses the hardcoded credential vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-28987 have on SolarWinds Web Help Desk?

CVE-2024-28987 allows remote, unauthenticated users to access internal functionality, potentially compromising sensitive data.

4

Which versions of SolarWinds Web Help Desk are affected by CVE-2024-28987?

CVE-2024-28987 affects SolarWinds Web Help Desk versions up to 12.8.3, including 12.8.3-hotfix1.

5

Is a user authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-28987?

No, CVE-2024-28987 can be exploited by remote, unauthenticated users.

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