Improper authentication in Web Help Desk - CVE-2025-40554

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Improper authentication in Web Help Desk - CVE-2025-40554

Published: January 30, 2026 / Updated: February 6, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU122153
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40554
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: SolarWinds
Affected software:
Web Help Desk

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-40554

Install updates from vendor's website.

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