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CVE-2026-28325: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28325cvecve-2026-28325cwe-502
Published: 09/22/2026 (09/22/2026, 19:12:44 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SolarWinds
Product: Observability Self-Hosted

Description

SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted was found to be affected by an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability stemming from deserialization of untrusted data when the application is configured to use a specific communication mode.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

SolarWinds

Observability Self-Hosted

Affected versions
>=0 <2026.2.3
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
solarwinds/observability-self-hosted
pkg:github/solarwinds/observability-self-hosted
Affected versions
>=0 <2026.2.3

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/22/2026, 19:49:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28325 is a deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502) in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted. It enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting unsafe deserialization of untrusted data under certain communication configurations. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions are all releases prior to 2026.2.3.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation results in unauthenticated remote code execution, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or service disruption. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid using the vulnerable communication mode or restrict access to the affected service to trusted networks.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
SolarWinds
Date Reserved
2026-02-26T14:46:41.521Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab2d808f7a7c54106a8a014

Added to database: 09/22/2026, 19:33:28 UTC

Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 19:49:01 UTC

Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:06 UTC

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