How severe is CVE-2022-25246?

CVE-2022-25246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25246?

CVE-2022-25246 primarily affects Ptc Axeda Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-25246 published?

CVE-2022-25246 was published on 2022-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25246

CVE-2022-25246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ptc Axeda Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ptc Axeda Agent
Published: 2022-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-25246?: CVE-2022-25246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25246?: CVE-2022-25246 primarily affects Ptc Axeda Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25246 published?: CVE-2022-25246 was published on 2022-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ptc:axeda_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:axeda_desktop_server:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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