CVE-2025-40536
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
9.8
CVSS 3.1
73.6 %
EPSS (current)
2026-02-12
KEV addition
No
Ransomware
Timeline
Publication, first public exploit and KEV addition on a day axis.
Key facts
Vendor / product: SolarWinds / Web Help Desk
Published: 2026-01-28 · Due (CISA): 2026-02-15
CWE: CWE-693 · EU list: no
Exploit references (metadata only)
| Source | Reference | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| nuclei | http/cves/2025/CVE-2025-40536.yaml | SolarWinds Web Help Desk < 12.8.8 Hotfix 1 (HF1) - Security Control Bypass | – |
| metasploit | exploit/multi/http/solarwinds_webhelpdesk_rce | exploit/multi/http/solarwinds_webhelpdesk_rce | 2026-01-28 |
References only — no downloads or instructions.