Use of hard-coded credentials in Axeda Desktop Server for Windows and Axeda agent - CVE-2022-25246
Published: March 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61183
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25246
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code for UltraVNC installation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Axeda Desktop Server for Windows
Axeda agent
Axeda agent
How to mitigate CVE-2022-25246
Install updates from vendor's website.
Axeda Desktop Server for Windows - update to 6.9 215
Axeda agent - addressed in versions 6.9.2 1049, 6.9.3 1051
Axeda agent - addressed in versions 6.9.2 1049, 6.9.3 1051