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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2025-40552

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected ...

Vulnerability Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected by authentication.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SolarwindsWeb Help Desk< 2026.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1390

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-40552?

CVE-2025-40552 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected ...

How severe is CVE-2025-40552?

CVE-2025-40552 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-2025-40552?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Web Help Desk.