CVE-2026-28323: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in SolarWinds Web Help Desk
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is found to be affected by a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability. This requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287) that requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms in SolarWinds Web Help Desk when SAML 2.0 authentication is enabled. This could lead to full compromise of the application, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of data, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the SAML 2.0 authentication method if feasible or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from SolarWinds. Monitor the vendor's security advisories closely for updates.
CVE-2026-28323: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in SolarWinds Web Help Desk
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is found to be affected by a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability. This requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287) that requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms in SolarWinds Web Help Desk when SAML 2.0 authentication is enabled. This could lead to full compromise of the application, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of data, and disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the SAML 2.0 authentication method if feasible or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from SolarWinds. Monitor the vendor's security advisories closely for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SolarWinds
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-26T14:46:41.520Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6b7a5f9c2644c7f8589050
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 16:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:37:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 7
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