CVE-2025-40551 - SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Project:SolarWinds
Product:Web Help Desk
Date Added:2026-02-03Due Date:2026-02-06
Vulnerability Name
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution, which would allow an attacker to run commands on the host machine. This could be exploited without authentication.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
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://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2025-40551
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40551
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