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PTC Windchill and FlexPLM can run attacker code

published recently · actively exploited
Summary

The Windchill and FlexPLM product suite does not properly check data it receives over the network. This lets anyone on the internet send a specially crafted request that can cause the system to execute their own programs. Apply the latest security patch from the vendor as soon as possible and restrict network access to these applications.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ptc windchill and flexplm All versions
Original advisory text
PTC Windchill and FlexPLM Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
PTC Windchill and FlexPLM contains an improper input validation vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to the network.
Fix within
Internet-facing Within 14 days at most
Internal Within 14 days at most
Exploitation
Known exploited
Listed in the CISA KEV catalogue - exploitation confirmed in the wild.
Timeline
Updated29 Aug 2026
First seen29 Aug 2026
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