CVE-2022-25247 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This article provides an overview of CVE-2022-25247, a critical vulnerability affecting PTC's Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows.

Understanding CVE-2022-25247

CVE-2022-25247 is a security flaw present in Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication, potentially leading to full file-system access.

What is CVE-2022-25247?

Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows are susceptible to unauthorized command execution through a specific port, which can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized system access and execute malicious code.

The Impact of CVE-2022-25247

This vulnerability poses a critical risk as it could enable unauthenticated attackers to compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the affected systems, potentially resulting in severe consequences.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-25247

The following technical details outline key aspects of CVE-2022-25247:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows enables remote unauthenticated attackers to achieve full file-system access and perform remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

All versions of Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can send specific commands to a designated port without the need for authentication, exploiting this flaw to execute code and compromise the target system.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2022-25247 and enhance system security, consider the following mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to Axeda agent Version 6.9.1 or above to implement loopback-only configurations.
Configure Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server to listen only on the local host interface.
Implement unique passwords for each unit in the AxedaDesktop.ini file.

Long-Term Security Practices

Avoid using ERemoteServer in production environments.
Restrict connections to ERemoteServer to trusted hosts and block all others.
Follow PTC's recommendations for authentication and deployment utility configurations.

Patching and Updates

Upgrade Axeda agent to Version 6.9.2 build 1049 or 6.9.3 build 1051.
Ensure Axeda Desktop Server is updated to Version 6.9 build 215.

For further details and guidance on addressing this vulnerability, refer to the provided resources and the official PTC knowledge articles.