CVE-2025-40536 (GCVE-0-2025-40536)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-28 07:30 – Updated: 2026-02-26 15:04Title
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
Summary
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability that if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.
Severity
8.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-13 04:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-… | vendor-advisorypatch |
| https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_c… | release-notes |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
| https://www.huntress.com/blog/active-exploitation… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk |
Affected:
12.8.8 HF1 and below
|
guessed |
Date Public
2026-01-28 07:25
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 68077e92-2c8b-4c98-8710-d42de3281ef7
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-02-12
Asserted: 2026-02-12
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability | Affected: SolarWinds / Web Help Desk | Description: SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-02-15 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_2026-1_release_notes.htm ; https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40536 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40536
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-693 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Web Help Desk |
| Due Date | 2026-02-15 |
| Date Added | 2026-02-12 |
| Vendorproject | SolarWinds |
| Vulnerabilityname | SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-02-13 07:17 UTC
| Updated: 2026-02-13 07:17 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: c47a160b-db8b-45dd-8841-1b7ad032b605
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-06-01
Asserted: 2026-06-01
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability | Affected: SolarWinds / Web Help Desk | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.81624 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability |
| Vendor | SolarWinds |
| Product | Web Help Desk |
| Added Date | 2026-06-01T10:50:56.244Z |
| Cvss Score | 8.1 |
| Epss Score | 0.81624 |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99597 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev |
|
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 14:03 UTC
| Updated: 2026-07-10 06:14 UTC
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