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PTC Issues Critical Patch for Windchill and FlexPLM RCE Vulnerability

PTC Issues Critical Patch for Windchill and FlexPLM RCE Vulnerability

First seen 12 Nov 2026, 14:48 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 14:49 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-126325 is a critical RCE vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.2.
  • •Affected systems include Windchill and FlexPLM versions 11.0 M030 to 13.1.4.0.
  • •PTC-hosted environments are automatically patched; others must apply fixes urgently.

PTC has released patches for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-126325) in Windchill and FlexPLM software that could allow remote code execution. This flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.2, involves improper input validation and deserialization of untrusted data. Affected versions include Windchill 11.0 M030 to 13.1.4.0 and FlexPLM 11.0 M030 to 13.1.3.0. If hosted by PTC, systems have been patched automatically; otherwise, users must apply the patch urgently. This vulnerability follows another critical RCE issue (CVE-2026-12569) discovered in June 2026, which was by threat actors. Experts warn that PTC software is a prime target for ransomware and initial access brokers, posing significant risks to industrial operations. Organizations are advised to monitor for signs of exploitation and apply network restrictions if immediate patching isn't feasible.

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Timeline

2026-06-18
CVE-2026-12569 published
A critical RCE vulnerability in PTC software was disclosed, scoring 9.3 on the CVSS scale.
The Hacker News
2026-06-25
CVE-2026-12569 added to CISA KEV
CISA included the previously disclosed RCE vulnerability in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
The Hacker News
2026-11-11
CVE-2026-126325 published
PTC disclosed a new critical RCE vulnerability affecting Windchill and FlexPLM software.
The Hacker News
2026-11-12
PTC releases patches
PTC announced that patches for the critical vulnerability have been applied to hosted environments.
The Hacker News

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Common questions

Which versions are affected?
Affected versions include Windchill 11.0 M030 to 13.1.4.0 and FlexPLM 11.0 M030 to 13.1.3.0.
Is this vulnerability actively exploited?
Yes, there are indications of active exploitation related to previous vulnerabilities in the same software.
What actions should I take?
If your environment is not hosted by PTC, apply the patches immediately to mitigate risks.