Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since February 12, 2026.
CVE-2025-40536
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability
Added to KEV February 12, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2025-40536
- CWE
- CWE-693
- Affected products
- Web Help Desk · SolarWinds Web Help Desk · SolarWinds
What happened
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.
What it means for your business
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2025-40536). SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality. CISA remediation due date: 2026-02-15. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required 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.
CISA due date: February 15, 2026
Sources
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