Vulnerability Intelligence Report
PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Use of Hard-Coded Credentials
CVE-2022-25246
Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) uses hard-coded credentials for its UltraVNC installation. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to take full remote control of the host operating system.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:1.74%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| No affected products specified. | ||
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.737%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) · CERT · USA |
| Reserved | 2022-02-16T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2022-03-16T14:03:31 |
| Patch Date | 2022-03-08 |
| Last Updated | 2025-04-16T16:42:53 |
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