CVE-2026-12569: CWE-20 Improper input validation in PTC Windchill PDMLink
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been reported in PTC Windchill PDMlink and PTC FlexPLM. The vulnerability may be exploited through the deserialization of untrusted data. * This advisory also applies to all CPS versions * The identified vulnerability also impacts Windchill and FlexPLM releases prior to 11.0 M030
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-12569) in PTC Windchill PDMLink and FlexPLM is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and unsafe deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502). It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue affects versions prior to 11.0 M030 and specific later versions including 11.2.1.0, 12.0.2.0, 12.1.2.0, 13.0.2.0, 13.1.0.0, 13.1.1.0, 13.1.2.0, and 13.1.3.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, but high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official fix or patch is currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without authentication, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact is critical, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected products.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented by the vendor at this time. Organizations should monitor PTC advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-12569: CWE-20 Improper input validation in PTC Windchill PDMLink
Description
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been reported in PTC Windchill PDMlink and PTC FlexPLM. The vulnerability may be exploited through the deserialization of untrusted data. * This advisory also applies to all CPS versions * The identified vulnerability also impacts Windchill and FlexPLM releases prior to 11.0 M030
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-12569) in PTC Windchill PDMLink and FlexPLM is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20) and unsafe deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502). It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue affects versions prior to 11.0 M030 and specific later versions including 11.2.1.0, 12.0.2.0, 12.1.2.0, 13.0.2.0, 13.1.0.0, 13.1.1.0, 13.1.2.0, and 13.1.3.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, but high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official fix or patch is currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without authentication, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact is critical, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected products.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented by the vendor at this time. Organizations should monitor PTC advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- PTC
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-18T00:02:58.904Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3339b5f198dc38c13bacaa
Added to database: 06/18/2026, 00:20:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 21:52:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 10:39:28 UTC
Views: 337
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