CVE-2022-25251CWE-306

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

Critical · published March 16, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can send XML messages to a critical port without any authentication! That's a shocking oversight in Axeda agent and Desktop Server for Windows (all versions) that you need to fix immediately! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the menu without even being seated — no reservation required! This vulnerability opens the door for attackers to tamper with the configuration, leaving your system vulnerable to further chaos. If exploited, an attacker could waltz right in and read or modify your product's configuration settings. This could lead to unauthorized access or changes that jeopardize your system's integrity and security. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the menu without even being seated — no reservation required! This vulnerability opens the door for attackers to tamper with the configuration, leaving your system vulnerable to further chaos. This vulnerability allows attackers to send certain XML messages over a specific port without proper authentication, effectively bypassing security measures and granting unauthorized access to configuration settings.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could waltz right in and read or modify your product's configuration settings. This could lead to unauthorized access or changes that jeopardize your system's integrity and security. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! You must patch Axeda agent and Desktop Server for Windows immediately to ensure you're protected. Check for updates from the vendor and implement network firewall rules to restrict access to the vulnerable port. Regularly review your configurations for any unauthorized changes as well! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll secure your environment and earn your security hero badge! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01871 · 79.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2022-03-16T14:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAR 14:03Z
    PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Missing Authentication For Critical Function
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