CVE-2024-45709: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Local File Read Vulnerability

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-12-10 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-22

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a local file read vulnerability. This vulnerability requires the software be installed on Linux and configured to use non-default development/test mode making exposure to the vulnerability very limited.

Affected products

SolarWinds Web Help Desk: before 12.8.4 — fixed in 12.8.4

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.8.4. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/whd/content/release_notes/whd_12-8-4_release_notes.htm
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-45709

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