CVE-2022-25249: PTC Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server Path Traversal
First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )
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..
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PTC Axeda agent | ||
| PTC Axeda Desktop Server for Windows | ||
| PTC Axeda agent | <6.9.1 | |
| Ptc Axeda Desktop Server | <6.9.215 |
Remedy
PTC recommends the following: Upgrade to Axeda agent Version 6.9.2 build 1049 or 6.9.3 build 1051 when running older versions of the Axeda agent. Configure Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server (ADS) to only listen on the local host interface 127.0.0.1. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 Provide a unique password in the AxedaDesktop.ini file for each unit. Never use ERemoteServer in production. Make sure to delete ERemoteServer file from host device. Remove the installation file, for example: Gateway_vs2017-en-us-x64-pc-winnt-vc14-6.9.3-1051.msi When running in Windows or Linux, only allow connections to ERemoteServer from trusted hosts and block all others. When running the Windows operating system, configure Localhost communications (127.0.0.1) between ERemoteServer and Axeda Builder. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 Configure the Axeda agent for the authentication information required to log in to the Axeda Deployment Utility. Refer to PTC knowledge article CS360255 PTC recommends upgrading the Axeda Desktop Server (ADS) to Version 6.9 build 215 The Axeda agent loopback-only configuration is only available in Version 6.9.1 and above. Hence, upgrading to Axeda agent 6.9.1 or above is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25249?
CVE-2022-25249 is a vulnerability that affects Axeda agent and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows, allowing a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain file system read access via web server.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-25249?
CVE-2022-25249 affects all versions of Axeda agent (up to version 6.9.1) and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (up to version 6.9.215), except Axeda agent versions 6.9.2 and 6.9.3.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-25249?
CVE-2022-25249 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.5.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-25249?
A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-25249 through directory traversal to obtain file system read access via the web server.
Are there any recommended mitigations for CVE-2022-25249?
It is recommended to update Axeda agent to version 6.9.2 or later and Axeda Desktop Server for Windows to version 6.9.3 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
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