CVE-2024-45709 (GCVE-0-2024-45709)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-12-10 08:20 – Updated: 2024-12-10 19:53
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Local File Read Vulnerability
Summary
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a local file read vulnerability. This vulnerability requires the software be installed on Linux and configured to use non-default development/test mode making exposure to the vulnerability very limited.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-12-10 19:42 UTC
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk |
Affected:
12.8.3 HF3 and previous versions
|
guessed |
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