Vulnerability Intelligence Report
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2025-40552
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected by authentication.
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CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:51.70%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-1390 ↗CWE-1390 Weak Authentication
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk | 12.8.8 HF1 and below (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | SolarWinds · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2025-04-16T08:01:25 |
| Published | 2026-01-28T07:34:37 |
| Patch Date | 2026-01-28 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-27T04:55:45 |
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