CVE-2025-40536

CriticalCVSS 9.8/10Known exploited (CISA KEV)Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a security control bypass vulnerability that if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 9.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-693

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2026
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
Added to CISA KEV: Feb 12, 2026
NVD status: Analyzed

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