#VU96465 Use of hard-coded credentials in Web Help Desk - CVE-2024-28987
Published: August 22, 2024 / Updated: April 25, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96465
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Web Help Desk
Web Help Desk
Software vendor:
SolarWinds
SolarWinds
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.