SolarWinds Web Help Desk is found to be affected by a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability. (CVE-2026-28323)
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is affected by a critical SAML authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-28323) that requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No specific affected versions or patches are currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28323 is a critical vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk involving a SAML 2.0 authentication bypass. When SAML 2.0 authentication is enabled, an attacker can bypass the authentication mechanism, resulting in unauthorized access. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and has a CVSS v3.1 vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, leading to complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive data and administrative functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling SAML 2.0 authentication if feasible or applying any vendor-recommended temporary mitigations once published.
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is found to be affected by a SAML authentication bypass vulnerability. (CVE-2026-28323)
Description
SolarWinds Web Help Desk is affected by a critical SAML authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-28323) that requires the SAML 2.0 authentication method to be enabled. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No specific affected versions or patches are currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28323 is a critical vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk involving a SAML 2.0 authentication bypass. When SAML 2.0 authentication is enabled, an attacker can bypass the authentication mechanism, resulting in unauthorized access. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and has a CVSS v3.1 vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, leading to complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive data and administrative functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling SAML 2.0 authentication if feasible or applying any vendor-recommended temporary mitigations once published.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-f77h-x2x4-r498
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-28323"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6bde1e9c2644c7f8dcb565
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 23:28:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 00:16:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 01:51:54 UTC
Views: 9
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