high8.1Known exploited
CVE-2025-40536
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2026-02-12. Federal due date: 2026-02-15.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Impact
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Web Help Desk | before 2026.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_2026-1_release_notes.htm
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40536
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-40536
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/active-exploitation-solarwinds-web-help-desk-cve-2025-26399