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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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