CVE-2022-25251 PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Missing Authentication For Critical Function

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Mar 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Remote unauthenticated attackers can read and modify configuration by sending XML messages to a specific port without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-25251?

CVE-2022-25251 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in PTC Axeda Desktop Server for Windows, published on 16 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

When connecting to a certain port Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) may allow an attacker to send certain XML messages to a specific port without proper authentication. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to read and modify the affected product’s configuration.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25251?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ptc Axeda Agent, Ptc Axeda Desktop Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25251?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-25251 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-25251 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v435-3jg8-vq2r.