# CVE-2026-28336: SolarWinds Dameware command injection

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-28336-solarwinds-dameware-was-found-to-be-affected-by-a-command  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-03. Updated: 2026-11-03  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-28336 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.9 · Published 2026-11-03

SolarWinds Dameware is a remote access tool used to manage computers and servers over a network. An authenticated attacker can inject operating system commands through the application, gaining full control of the target host and potentially compromising entire corporate networks. This vulnerability requires valid credentials to exploit.

Technologies: [SolarWinds Dameware](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/dameware). Vendors: [SolarWinds](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/solarwinds).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-28336 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-28336 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-28336?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.9, published 3 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** SolarWinds Dameware 2026.3 and all previous versions.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-28336?** Yes: fixed in Dameware 2026.3.1. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-28336 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-28336?** Check whether you run SolarWinds Dameware at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Dameware 2026.3.1

## Technical details

A command injection vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Dameware that allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on remotely controlled hosts. The flaw requires valid authentication credentials and network access to the Dameware service. Successful exploitation results in complete compromise of the affected host with the privileges of the Dameware process.

## Affected products

- SolarWinds Dameware 2026.3 and all previous versions

## Timeline

- 2026-11-03: disclosed

## References

- [https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dameware/content/release_notes/dameware_2026-3-1_release_notes.htm](https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dameware/content/release_notes/dameware_2026-3-1_release_notes.htm)
- [https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2026-28336](https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2026-28336)

## Related threats

- [SolarWinds Dameware buffer overflow](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-28335-solarwinds-dameware-was-found-to-be-affected-by-a-buffer-overflow)
- [SolarWinds Dameware DLL hijacking during installation](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-28327-solarwinds-dameware-was-found-to-be-affected-by-a-dll-hijacking)