CVE-2025-40536: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2025-40536

Vulnerability Name

SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability

• Project: SolarWinds
• Product: Web Help Desk

Date

• Date Added: 2026-02-12
• Due Date: 2026-02-15

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional 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

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