CVE-2025-40537 SolarWinds Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credentials Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published 28 Jan 2026 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Hardcoded credentials in SolarWinds Web Help Desk allow attackers to access administrative functions, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-40537?

CVE-2025-40537 is a high-severity vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, published on 28 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was found to be susceptible to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability that, under certain situations, could allow access to administrative functions.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-40537?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Web Help Desk.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40537?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-40537 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-40537 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-40537 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r5hj-w659-pg8p.