Vulnerability Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability that if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Web Help Desk | < 2026.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notesRelease Notes
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40536Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-US Government Resource
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/active-exploitation-solarwinds-web-help-desk-cve-2Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40536?
CVE-2025-40536 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability that if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted function...
How severe is CVE-2025-40536?
CVE-2025-40536 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40536?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Web Help Desk.