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9.9

SolarWinds Dameware lets attackers run commands on remote hosts

CVE-2026-28336 · published 6 days ago
Summary

The Dameware remote‑control tool can be tricked into executing commands on the computer it manages, even though a user must first log in. If exploited, an attacker could take control of the remote system and access its data. Apply the latest security update from SolarWinds and restrict access to trusted users only.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
solarwinds dameware <= 2026.3
Original advisory text
SolarWinds Dameware Command Injection Vulnerability
SolarWinds Dameware was found to be affected by a command injection vulnerability that could lead to the compromise of the remotely controlled host. Authentication is required.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.9 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published3 Nov 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen3 Nov 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-28336 · NVD
CVE-2026-28336 · MITRE
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