What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25251?

CVE-2022-25251 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Axeda Agent CVE-2022-25251

CRITICAL

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2022-03-16 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Authentication Bypass Microsoft Axeda Agent Axeda Desktop Server

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 16, 2022 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. 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. Affected products include: Ptc Axeda Agent, Ptc Axeda Desktop Server.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.