Critical Vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk: Immediate Patch Required
Severity and Impact
SolarWinds Web Help Desk users are urged to apply patches immediately for a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-28986, which has a CVSS score of 98 and affects all versions except the latest (1283).
Exploitation Potential
This critical vulnerability could be exploited remotely to execute malicious code on affected systems, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation
- Upgrade to the latest version, 1283, immediately.
- Apply the provided hotfix for versions prior to 1283.
Customers are strongly advised to prioritize applying these patches to protect their systems from potential exploitation.
Timeline of Events
- August 14, 2024: SolarWinds discloses the critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-28986.
- Patches and hotfixes are released immediately.
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