Remote code execution in SolarWinds Web Help Desk

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU96009

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28986

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Web Help Desk: before 12.8.3 HF 1

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28986
http://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.