How severe is CVE-2022-25249?

CVE-2022-25249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-25249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25249?

CVE-2022-25249 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-2022-25249?

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

When was CVE-2022-25249 published?

CVE-2022-25249 was published on 2022-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25249

CVE-2022-25249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ptc Axeda Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ptc Axeda Agent
Published: 2022-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When connecting to a certain port Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) (disregarding Axeda agent v6.9.2 and v6.9.3) is vulnerable to directory traversal, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain file system read access via web server..

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25249?: When connecting to a certain port Axeda agent (All versions) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions) (disregarding Axeda agent v6.9.2 and v6.9.3) is vulnerable to directory traversal, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain file system read access via web server..
How severe is CVE-2022-25249?: CVE-2022-25249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-25249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25249?: CVE-2022-25249 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-2022-25249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25249 published?: CVE-2022-25249 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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