CVE-2024-45709

Name: CVE-2024-45709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-10T09:15:06.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45709 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Web Help Desk	< 12.8.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45709?

How severe is CVE-2024-45709?

CVE-2024-45709 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45709?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-45709?

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Source: NVD / NIST