CVE-2024-28987

Name: CVE-2024-28987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-21T22:15:04.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 93.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28987 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 93.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

93.16%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 5, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Web Help Desk	< 12.8.3
Solarwinds	Web Help Desk	12.8.3

References

https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2Release Notes
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987Vendor Advisory
https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-28987US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28987?

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.

How severe is CVE-2024-28987?

CVE-2024-28987 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 93.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28987?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST