Vulnerability · Published Jul 30, 2026 · Assigned by SolarWinds
CVE-2026-28323SolarWinds Web Help Desk SAML Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in Web Help Desk from SolarWinds. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.0% (higher than 64% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.0%top 36.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is found to be affected by a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability. This requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk | 2026.1 and all previous versions |
Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2026-28323 vendor-advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_2026-2-1_release_notes.htm release-notes
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/helpdesksecureconfiguration.htm x_secure-configuration-guide