Buffer overflow in SolarWinds Dameware allows remote code execution
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
SolarWinds Dameware versions from 0 through 2026.3 are affected. Improper input validation (CWE-20) causes a buffer overflow in the product. An authenticated remote attacker can execute code on the affected system.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-03
Description from the CNA
SolarWinds Dameware was found to be affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability that can result in remote code execution. Authentication is required.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Dameware | up to 2026.3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Dameware VendorSolarWinds Affected up to 2026.3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for SolarWinds Dameware.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-03
Timeline
- 2026-11-03 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-28335
- 2026-11-03 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-11-03 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
- 2026-11-03 Alias added: GHSA-h99g-gfch-99vw
- 2026-11-04 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-11-05 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM
References
More SolarWinds vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-27044 SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-27034 SolarWinds Web Help Desk Security Control Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-19358 SolarWinds Web Help Desk Deserialization of Untrusted Data Privilege Escalation Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-19175 SolarWinds Web Help Desk Java Deserialization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-14105 Serv-U Remote Memory Escape Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2020-08199 Authentication bypass in SolarWinds Orion Platform KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-28335 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-28335 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-h99g-gfch-99vw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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