CVE-2022-25251: ptc axeda_agent
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-25251 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in ptc axeda_agent. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 16-03-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.87%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
79%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.87% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ptc3 products
- axeda_agentAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 6.9.1
- axeda_desktop_server< 6.9.215
- axeda desktop server for windowsAll versions (No fix recorded)
1 vendor · 3 products
References
2 links- www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01X Refsource MISCMitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource