CVE-2025-40536: SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability

Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 12 Feb 2026. Vendor: SolarWinds. Product: Web Help Desk.

SolarWinds Web Help Desk contains a security control bypass vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to certain restricted functionality.

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. (due 15 Feb 2026)