CVE-2025-40536
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
CVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
68.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
active
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-02-12
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-02-15
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- Last Modified
- 2026-02-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40536?
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.
Is CVE-2025-40536 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-40536 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-02-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-40536?
CVE-2025-40536 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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