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CVE-2024-28986
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
AV AC PR UI S C I A CVSS EPSS %ile KEV
N L N N U H H H 9.8 .8463 99.7 YES
AFFECTED
Product Versions Fixed
Web Help Desk previous versions – —
TIMELINE
Mar 13 Reserved by SolarWinds
Aug 13 Published (CNA: SolarWinds)
Aug 15 Added to CISA KEV, remediation due 2024-09-05
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.
While it was reported as an unauthenticated vulnerability, SolarWinds has been unable to reproduce it without authentication after thorough testing.
However, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend all Web Help Desk customers apply the patch, which is now available.
Lifecycle
Complete event history — 3 events, chronological
| Date | Event | Detail |
| March 13, 2024 | Reserved | Reserved by SolarWinds |
| August 13, 2024 | Published | Published (CNA: SolarWinds) |
| August 15, 2024 | KEV ADDED | Added to CISA KEV, remediation due 2024-09-05 |
Affected
Affected products and packages — 1 row
| Vendor | Product / Package | Ecosystem | Version introduced | Fixed |
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk | — | previous versions | — |
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