Vulnerability · Published Mar 16, 2022 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2022-25246PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Use of Hard-Coded Credentials
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity hard-coded credentials in Axeda agent from PTC. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 79% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) uses hard-coded credentials for its UltraVNC installation. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to take full remote control of the host operating system.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PTC | Axeda agent | All Versions |
| PTC | Axeda Desktop Server for Windows | All Versions |
Weakness: CWE-798 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01 x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561 x_refsource_MISC