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.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2024-28987 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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
CVE-2024-28987SolarWinds hardcoded credential bug exploited
A critical, hardcoded credential bug in SolarWinds' Web Help Desk products has been found and exploited by criminals, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which has added the...
1 month ago
CISA Flags Critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk Bug for In-the-Wild Exploitation
CISA warns that a critical-severity hardcoded credentials vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk is exploited in attacks.
1 month ago
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
2 months ago
EPSS Score
95% 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.