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Critical · 9.8 Scanner template Public exploit CVE-2025-40552 EUVD-2025-206429GHSA-jpf4-6gr7-rh8q

SolarWinds Web Help Desk Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2026 · Updated Feb 27, 2026 · Assigned by SolarWinds

Vendor: SolarWinds Product: Web Help Desk

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected by authentication.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.8.8 HF1 and below —

Public exploits

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Automated scanner template

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