CVE-2025-40552
Critical
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Solarwinds Web Help Desk
PublishedJan 28, 2026
First seenJan 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-1390CWE-1390
How to fix
Update
- solarwinds web_help_desk2026.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| solarwinds web_help_desk | v < 2026.1 | 2026.1 |
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