Hard-coded credentials in SolarWinds Web Help Desk

1) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU96465

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28987

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Web Help Desk: 12.1 - 12.8.3 HF 1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:whd:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:whd:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:whd:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.