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CVE-2022-25251

CWE-306Published: March 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

When connecting to a certain port Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) may allow an attacker to send certain XML messages to a specific port without proper authentication. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to read and modify the affected product’s configuration.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25251 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ptc2 product(s)

axeda agentaxeda desktop server

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01

ADVISORYhttps://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561

ADVISORYhttps://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01

ADVISORYhttps://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561

All References (4)

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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

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https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561Vendor Advisory

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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

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https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-25251

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-306

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedMar 16, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-306)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-25251 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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