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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-40552

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

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not refreshed from FIRST yet

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected by authentication.

Technical details

Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-02-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40552?

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that if exploited, would allow a malicious actor to execute actions and methods that should be protected by authentication.

Is CVE-2025-40552 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-40552 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-40552?

CVE-2025-40552 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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