CVE-2022-25246

Name: CVE-2022-25246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-16T15:15:16.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25246 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ptc	Axeda Agent	< 6.9.1
Ptc	Axeda Desktop Server	< 6.9.215

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25246?

How severe is CVE-2022-25246?

CVE-2022-25246 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25246?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST