Unauthenticated Access to Internal Functionality and Data via Hardcoded Credentials

CVE-2024-28987
9.1CRITICAL

Key Information

Vendor
Solarwinds
Status
Web Help Desk
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2024

Badges

😄 Trended👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%📰 News Worthy

Summary

The vulnerability CVE-2024-28987 in SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) allows remote unauthenticated users to access internal functionality and modify data on affected systems. The severity of the vulnerability is rated 9.1 on the CVSS scoring system, making it critical. It was discovered by security researcher Zach Hanley and has the potential for active exploitation in the wild. SolarWinds has released an urgent patch for this vulnerability and recommends that users update to version 12.8.3 Hotfix 2 to protect against unauthorized remote access. The same hotfix also addresses another critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) responsible for remote code execution and actively exploited by threat actors. The urgency of applying the patch is underscored by the risk posed by these vulnerabilities, including the possibility of data breaches, system compromise, and the spread of malware.

Affected Version(s)

Web Help Desk <= 12.8.3 Hotfix 1 and previous versions

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-28987-POC
Created by fa-rrel

News Articles

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Patch Now: Second SolarWinds Critical Bug in Web Help Desk

The disclosure of CVE-2024-28987 means that, in two weeks, there have been two critical bugs and corresponding patches for SolarWinds' less-often-discussed IT help desk software.

4 weeks ago

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SolarWinds issues update to fix hardcoded vulnerability in Web Help Desk software

The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-28987, received a 9.1 severity rating in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The security blunder affects Web Help Desk 12.8.3 HF1 and its previous versions, and users are encouraged to manually install the 12.8.3 HF2 to potentially remove the baked-in cre...

4 weeks ago

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Another critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk bug fixed (CVE-2024-28987) - Help Net Security

SolarWinds has released a hotfix for yet another critical flaw (CVE-2024-28987) in its Web Help Desk solution.

4 weeks ago

EPSS Score

94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • Vulnerability started trending.

  • First article discovered by CybersecurityNews

  • Vulnerability published.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)6 News Article(s)

Credit

Zach Hanley
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