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

Vulnerability Name

SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a hardcoded credential vulnerability that could allow a remote, unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28987

Related News Articles

• SolarWinds Fixes Four Critical Web Help Desk Flaws With Unauthenticated RCE and Auth BypassJanuary 29, 2026
• SolarWinds fixes critical Web Help Desk RCE vulnerabilities, upgrade ASAP!January 29, 2026
• SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaw is now exploited in attacksOctober 16, 2024
• CISA Warns of Active Exploitation in SolarWinds Help Desk Software VulnerabilityOctober 16, 2024

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-798