CVE-2026-12569
Confirmed PUBLISHEDRemote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windchill PDMlink
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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
- CVE Published
- Jun 18, 2026
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 25, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- EPSS
- 1.2%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
0 to <= 11.0 M030 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
11.1 M020 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
11.2.1.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
12.0.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
12.1.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
13.0.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
13.1.0.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
13.1.1.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
13.1.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
Windchill PDMLink
|
13.1.3.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
0 to <= 11.0 M030 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
11.1 M020 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
11.2.1.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
12.0.0.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
12.0.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
12.1.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
12.1.3.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
13.0.2.0 |
Affected |
| PTC |
FlexPLM
|
13.0.3.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- Vendor Advisory — ptc.com ptc.com · Vendor Advisory https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS473270
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2026-06-25 00:00 UTC |
| CVE | 2026-06-25 20:10 UTC |
| All CISA Advisories | 2026-06-25 21:20 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
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
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-06-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Recent Mentions
All CISA Advisories · Jun 25, 2026
CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-12569 PTC Windchill and FlexPLM Improper Input Validation Vulnerability CVE-2026-20230 Cisco Unified Communications Manager Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria. Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KEV Nomination Form. Potential KEV additions must have a CVE ID, evidence of exploitation, and clear mitigation guidance.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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21:20 UTC 16 days ago21:20 UTC · 16 days ago
KEV confirmed by All CISA Advisories
Exploitation attested by an external source
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20:10 UTC 16 days ago20:10 UTC · 16 days ago
KEV confirmed by CVE
Exploitation attested by an external source
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00:00 UTC 17 days ago00:00 UTC · 17 days ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:11 UTC 24 days ago00:11 UTC · 24 days ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
-
00:02 UTC 24 days ago00:02 UTC · 24 days ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2026-12569
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.3,
"epss_score": 0.01247,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
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