CVE-2026-12569Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windchill PDMlink
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It affects PTC Windchill PDMLink and 1 other product. Add what you run to find out whether that includes you.
CISA lists it as known exploited since Jun 25, 2026; federal agencies had to remediate by Jun 28, 2026, and it is known to be used in ransomware. Treat that date as your deadline.
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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
- 9.3 CRITICAL (v4.0, CNA)CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/U:Red
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-20, CWE-502
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Jun 25, 2026; federal remediation due Jun 28, 2026; known ransomware useApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 46.05% (percentile 99)
- Assigned by
- PTC
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Aug 1, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
PTC Windchill PDMLink ptc:windchill_pdmlink (from the name) | through 11.0 M030; 11.1 M020; 11.2.1.0; 12.0.2.0; 12.1.2.0; 13.0.2.0; 13.1.0.0; 13.1.1.0; and 2 more ranges | CNA record |
PTC FlexPLM ptc:flexplm (from the name) | through 11.0 M030; 11.1 M020; 11.2.1.0; 12.0.0.0; 12.0.2.0; 12.1.2.0; 12.1.3.0; 13.0.2.0; and 1 more ranges | CNA record |
ptc flexplm ptc:flexplm | through 11.0m030; 11.1m020; 11.2.1.0; 12.0.0.0; 12.0.2.0; 12.1.3.0; 13.0.2.0; 13.0.3.0 | NVD |
ptc windchill_pdmlink ptc:windchill_pdmlink | before 11.0m030; 11.0m030; 11.1m020; 11.2.1.0; 12.0.2.0; 12.1.2.0; 13.0.2.0; 13.1.0.0; and 3 more ranges | NVD |
References
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS473270vendor-advisory, mitigation, permissions-required
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-12569us-government-resource
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
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