CVE-2026-12569: Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windchill PDMlink
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: PTC Windchill and FlexPLM Improper Input Validation Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Known.
Required action: Apply 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.
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
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H · CWE-20, CWE-502
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
PTC: FlexPLMPTC: Windchill PDMLink
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS473270 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)