Unauthenticated Access to Internal Functionality and Data via Hardcoded Credentials
Key Information
- Vendor
- Solarwinds
- Status
- Web Help Desk
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 21 August 2024
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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.
News Articles
Help Net Security CVE-2024-28987CVE-2024-7593Week in review: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, PoC for SolarWinds WHD flaw released - Help Net Security
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, without
1 week ago
Help Net Security CVE-2024-28987PoC for critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability released (CVE-2024-28987) - Help Net Security
Details about and PoC exploit code for CVE-2024-28987, a recently patched SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) vulnerability, are now public.
2 weeks ago
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.
1 month ago
EPSS Score
94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Exploit exists.
Vulnerability started trending.
First article discovered by CybersecurityNews
Vulnerability published.