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CVE-2024-28987: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability

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.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 15 Oct 2024
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityCRITICALCVSS 3.1 9.1
EPSS93%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Web Help Desk 12.8See the advisory

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What it is

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.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 15 Oct 2024.

Sources

KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.

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