CVE-2025-40536
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CVE-2025-40536 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability that if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 81.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability that if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.
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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 | < 2026.1 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-40536US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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