Use of hard-coded credentials in Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows - CVE-2022-25246
Published: March 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61183
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25246
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: PTC
Affected software:
Axeda agent
Axeda Desktop Server for Windows
Axeda agent
Axeda Desktop Server for Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-25246
Install updates from vendor's website.