CVE-2025-40554
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
60.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that, if exploited, could allow an attacker to invoke specific actions within Web Help Desk.
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- Last Modified
- 2026-02-03
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-40554?
SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that, if exploited, could allow an attacker to invoke specific actions within Web Help Desk.
Is CVE-2025-40554 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-40554 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 60.6% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-40554?
CVE-2025-40554 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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