CVE-2022-25246 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2022-25246

PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Use of Hard-Coded Credentials

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Yuval Shoshani and Elad Luz of CyberMDX and Vedere Labs reported these vulnerabilities to PTC

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Axeda agent, Axeda Desktop Server for Windows
Vulnerable Versions:
All Versions

Timeline

Official Publish: March 16th, 2022
Last Modified: April 16th, 2025
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1552 Unsecured Credentials
Credential Access
T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1021 Remote Services
Lateral Movement
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1098 Account Manipulation
Privilege Escalation