Actively exploited · Published Aug 21, 2024 · Assigned by SolarWinds
CVE-2024-28987SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability
Critical 9.1 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity hard-coded credentials in Web Help Desk from SolarWinds. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on October 15, 2024). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 93.3% (higher than 99.8% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 5, 2024.
Official description
The SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) software is affected by a hardcoded credential vulnerability, allowing remote unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk | 12.8.3 Hotfix 1 and previous versions |
Weakness: CWE-798 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987
- https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-28987 government-resource
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/