Hard-coded credentials in SolarWinds Web Help Desk
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-28987 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-798 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Web Help Desk Web applications / Other software |
| Vendor | SolarWinds |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Use of hard-coded credentials
EUVDB-ID: #VU96465
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28987
CWE-ID:
CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application's code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWeb Help Desk: 12.1 - 12.8.3 HF 1
External linkshttp://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
