Web Help Desk
CVE-2025-40537: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credentials Vulnerability
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability that, under certain situations, could allow access to administrative functions.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.5
EPSS0.59%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Web Help Desk 12.8 | See the advisory |
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What it is
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability that, under certain situations, could allow access to administrative functions.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.