CVE-2024-28987
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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
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Web Help Desk | < 12.8.3 |
| Solarwinds | Web Help Desk | 12.8.3 |
References
- 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
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- Status
- Analyzed
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