CVE-2024-28986
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrus - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 16, 2024, 3:04 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that could allow for remote code execution.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28986; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28986
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-28986.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-1 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28986 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-28986 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Register
SolarWinds critical hardcoded credential bug under active exploit
A critical, hardcoded login credential in SolarWinds' Web Help Desk line has been exploited in the wild by criminals, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which has ad ... Read more
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security.nl
VS meldt actief misbruik van hardcoded credential in SolarWinds-software
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The Hacker News
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation in SolarWinds Help Desk Software Vulnerability
Vulnerability / Data Protection The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added a critical security flaw impacting SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) software to its Know ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
Critical SolarWinds Flaw Exposes 827 Instances: PoC Exploit Unveiled for CVE-2024-28987
Security researcher Zach Hanley from Horizon3.ai published the technical details and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical hardcoded credential vulnerability, CVE-2024-28987, in the pop ... Read more
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Help Net Security
PoC for critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability released (CVE-2024-28987)
Details about and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2024-28987, a recently patched SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) vulnerability that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to remote ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
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Cybersecurity News
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Cybersecurity News
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Cybersecurity News
PAN-OS Vulnerabilities: Command Injection (CVE-2024-8686) and GlobalProtect Exposure (CVE-2024-8687)
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Cybersecurity News
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Cybersecurity News
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Cybersecurity News
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Image: HyprdudeSecurity researcher Hyprdude has published detailed information and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-20017. With a CVSS score of 9.8, ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
Warning: CVE-2024-20469 in Cisco ISE with PoC Code Puts Networks at Risk
A vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20469, has been discovered in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). With a CVSS score of 6.0, this vulnerability allows authenticated, local attackers to elevate p ... Read more
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europa.eu
Cyber Brief 24-09 - August 2024
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-7261 (CVSS 9.8): Zyxel Patches Critical Vulnerability in Wi-Fi Devices
Zyxel, a prominent networking equipment manufacturer, has issued a security advisory urging users to promptly update their firmware to address a critical vulnerability affecting a range of their acces ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
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Help Net Security
Week in review: PostgreSQL databases under attack, new Chrome zero-day actively exploited
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: PostgreSQL databases under attack Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
SolarWinds fixes CVE-2024-28987 in WHD Product
SolarWinds has released an update to a new security flaw in its Web Help Desk (WHD) software that could allow remote unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable instances.The v ... Read more
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Dark Reading
Patch Now: Second SolarWinds Critical Bug in Web Help Desk
Source: SOPA Images LimitedFor the second week in a row, SolarWinds has released a patch for a critical vulnerability in its IT help and ticketing software, Web Help Desk (WHD).According to its latest ... Read more
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Help Net Security
Another critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk bug fixed (CVE-2024-28987)
A week after SolarWinds released a fix for a critical code-injection-to-RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) in Web Help Desk (WHD), another patch for another critical flaw (CVE-2024-28987) in the compa ... Read more
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The Register
SolarWinds left critical hardcoded credentials in its Web Help Desk product
SolarWinds left hardcoded credentials in its Web Help Desk product that can be used by remote, unauthenticated attackers to log into vulnerable instances, access internal functionality, and modify sen ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability Found in SolarWinds Web Help Desk
Vulnerability / Network Security SolarWinds has issued patches to address a new security flaw in its Web Help Desk (WHD) software that could allow remote unauthenticated users to gain unauthorized acc ... Read more
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security.nl
SolarWinds-software kwetsbaar door aanwezigheid hardcoded credential
De helpdesksoftware van SolarWinds is kwetsbaar door de aanwezigheid van een hardcoded credential, waardoor een ongeauthenticeerde aanvaller toegang tot het systeem kan krijgen en data kan aanpassen. ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
SolarWinds fixes hardcoded credentials flaw in Web Help Desk
SolarWinds has released a hotfix for a critical Web Help Desk vulnerability that allows attackers to log into unpatched systems using hardcoded credentials. Web Help Desk (WHD) is an IT help desk soft ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hit by Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2024-28987)
SolarWinds has issued an urgent security advisory for its Web Help Desk (WHD) software, warning of a critical hardcoded credential vulnerability (CVE-2024-28987) that poses a significant risk to organ ... Read more
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The Register
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Help Net Security
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TheCyberThrone
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BleepingComputer
CISA warns critical SolarWinds RCE bug is exploited in attacks
Image: MidjourneyCISA warned on Thursday that attackers are exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability in SolarWinds' Web Help Desk solution for customer support. Web Help Desk (WHD) is IT h ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Solarwinds CVE-2024-28986 to KEV Catalog
The U.S.CISA warned of a critical security vulnerability affecting SolarWinds Web Help Desk.This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-28986 with a CVSS 9.8, has been added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vuln ... Read more
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security.nl
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Cybersecurity News
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation in SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability
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Cybersecurity News
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Dark Reading
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TheCyberThrone
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The Hacker News
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Help Net Security
Critical RCE bug in SolarWinds Web Help Desk fixed (CVE-2024-28986)
SolarWinds has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) in its Web Help Desk (WHD) solution that may allow attackers to run commands on the host machine. “While it was reported as an unauthenti ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
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BleepingComputer
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TheCyberThrone
SolarWinds fixes a critical vulnerability in Help Desk Product -CVE-2024-28986
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Cybersecurity News
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Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-28986 (CVSS 9.8): SolarWinds Web Help Desk Users Must Patch Now!
SolarWinds has released an urgent security advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in its Web Help Desk software. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-28986, allows for Java Deserialization Remo ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-28986 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-1 No Types Assigned https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-1 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28986 No Types Assigned https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28986 Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 12.8.2 *cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:12.8.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Aug. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Date Added 2024-08-15 Added Due Date 2024-09-05 Added Vulnerability Name SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution that would allow access to run commands on the host machine. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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. SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution that would allow access to run commands on the host machine. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution that would allow access to run commands on the host machine. 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. -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution that would allow access to run commands on the host machine. Added Reference SolarWinds https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-28986 [No types assigned] Added Reference SolarWinds https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/WHD-12-8-3-Hotfix-1 [No types assigned] Added CWE SolarWinds CWE-502 Added CVSS V3.1 SolarWinds AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-28986 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-28986
weaknesses.