CVE-2025-40536 — SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2025-40536: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | SolarWinds |
| Product | Web Help Desk |
| Date added | 2026-02-12 |
| Due date | 2026-02-15 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
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://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40536
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40536
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog