CVE-2024-28987
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vuln - [Actively Exploited]
Description
The SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) software is affected by a hardcoded credential vulnerability, allowing remote unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 21, 2024, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 29, 2024, 4:34 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a hardcoded credential vulnerability that could allow a remote, unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28987
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-28987 has a 10 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2024-28987.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 | Release Notes |
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/ | Press/Media Coverage Third Party 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).
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Proof of Concept Exploit for CVE-2024-28987: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability
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Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability (CVE-2024-28987)
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-28987 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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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/ No Types Assigned https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/ Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/22/hardcoded_credentials_bug_solarwinds_whd/ -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Changed Reference Type https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 No Types Assigned https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987 No Types Assigned https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987 Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 12.8.3 *cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:12.8.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:12.8.3:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Oct. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Due Date 2024-11-05 Added Date Added 2024-10-15 Added Vulnerability Name SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) software is affected by a hardcoded credential vulnerability, allowing remote unauthenticated user to access internal functionality and modify data. Added Reference SolarWinds https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28987 [No types assigned] Added Reference SolarWinds https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/SolarWinds-Web-Help-Desk-12-8-3-Hotfix-2 [No types assigned] Added CWE SolarWinds CWE-798 Added CVSS V3.1 SolarWinds AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-28987 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-2024-28987
weaknesses.