CVE-2025-40536—SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_2026-1_release_notes.htm
• https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40536
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40536

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-693