CVE-2022-25247

PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Missing Authentication For Critical Function

Description

Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) may allow an attacker to send certain commands to a specific port without authentication. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain full file-system access and remote code execution.

Remediation

Solution:

  • PTC recommends the following: Upgrade to Axeda agent Version 6.9.2 build 1049 or 6.9.3 build 1051 when running older versions of the Axeda agent. Configure Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server (ADS) to only listen on the local host interface 127.0.0.1. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 Provide a unique password in the AxedaDesktop.ini file for each unit. Never use ERemoteServer in production. Make sure to delete ERemoteServer file from host device. Remove the installation file, for example: Gateway_vs2017-en-us-x64-pc-winnt-vc14-6.9.3-1051.msi When running in Windows or Linux, only allow connections to ERemoteServer from trusted hosts and block all others. When running the Windows operating system, configure Localhost communications (127.0.0.1) between ERemoteServer and Axeda Builder. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 Configure the Axeda agent for the authentication information required to log in to the Axeda Deployment Utility. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 PTC recommends upgrading the Axeda Desktop Server (ADS) to Version 6.9 build 215 The Axeda agent loopback-only configuration is only available in Version 6.9.1 and above. Hence, upgrading to Axeda agent 6.9.1 or above is required.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.26% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory ptc.com
Affected: PTC Axeda agent
Affected: PTC Axeda Desktop Server for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01 mitigation third party advisory us government resource
https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25247?
CVE-2022-25247 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25247?
To fix CVE-2022-25247: PTC recommends the following: Upgrade to Axeda agent Version 6.9.2 build 1049 or 6.9.3 build 1051 when running older versions of the Axeda agent. Configure Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server (ADS) to only listen on the local host interface 127.0.0.1. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 Provide a unique password in the AxedaDesktop.ini file for each unit. Never use ERemoteServer in production. Make sure to delete ERemoteServer file from host device. Remove the installation file, for example: Gateway_vs2017-en-us-x64-pc-winnt-vc14-6.9.3-1051.msi When running in Windows or Linux, only allow connections to ERemoteServer from trusted hosts and block all others. When running the Windows operating system, configure Localhost communications (127.0.0.1) between ERemoteServer and Axeda Builder. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 Configure the Axeda agent for the authentication information required to log in to the Axeda Deployment Utility. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 PTC recommends upgrading the Axeda Desktop Server (ADS) to Version 6.9 build 215 The Axeda agent loopback-only configuration is only available in Version 6.9.1 and above. Hence, upgrading to Axeda agent 6.9.1 or above is required.
Is CVE-2022-25247 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25247 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25247?
CVE-2022-25247 affects PTC Axeda agent, PTC Axeda Desktop Server for Windows.
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