How severe is CVE-2024-45709?

CVE-2024-45709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45709?

CVE-2024-45709 affects Solarwinds Web Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-45709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41638.

When was CVE-2024-45709 published?

CVE-2024-45709 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45709

CVE-2024-45709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Web Help Desk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41638
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Solarwinds Web Help Desk
Published: 2024-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a local file read vulnerability. This vulnerability requires the software be installed on Linux and configured to use non-default development/test mode making exposure to the vulnerability very limited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45709?: SolarWinds Web Help Desk was susceptible to a local file read vulnerability. This vulnerability requires the software be installed on Linux and configured to use non-default development/test mode making exposure to the vulnerability very limited.
How severe is CVE-2024-45709?: CVE-2024-45709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45709?: CVE-2024-45709 affects Solarwinds Web Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41638.
When was CVE-2024-45709 published?: CVE-2024-45709 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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