Vulnerability Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution vulnerability that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to run commands on the host machine. This vulnerability was found by the ZDI team after researching a previous vulnerability and providing this report. The ZDI team was able to discover an unauthenticated attack during their research. We recommend all Web Help Desk customers apply the patch, which is now available. We thank Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) for its ongoing partnership in coordinating with SolarWinds on responsible disclosure of this and other potential vulnerabilities.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Web Help Desk | <= 12.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-3Broken Link
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28988PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-28988?
CVE-2024-28988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution vulnerability that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to run commands on the host machine. This...
How severe is CVE-2024-28988?
CVE-2024-28988 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Web Help Desk.