CVE-2026-12569
PTC Windchill and FlexPLM Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
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
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. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-06-28.
11 articles across 6 outlets · first covered Jun 25, 2026 · latest Aug 21, 2026
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Cl0p ransomware exploits PTC Windchill flaw, hits Shell, Philipssecurityaffairs.com · Aug 21, 2026
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Cl0p Ransomware Group Names Over 40 Victims of PTC Windchill Campaignwww.securityweek.com · Aug 19, 2026
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Cl0p Gang Hits PTC Windchill via CVE-2026-12569 Flawwww.securityweek.com · Jul 27, 2026
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Clop ransomware hits Windchill via CVE-2026-12569 flawdatabreaches.net · Jul 24, 2026
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Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day Exploited in Attackssecurityonline.info · Jun 26, 2026
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CISA adds critical PTC Windchill, Cisco UC flaws to KEV listsecurityaffairs.com · Jun 26, 2026
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PTC Windchill Faces Attack, CISA Orders Patch for CVE-2026-12569www.securityweek.com · Jun 26, 2026
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Critical PTC Windchill flaw CVE-2026-12569 under active attackwww.cisa.gov · Jun 26, 2026
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PTC Windchill flaw spotted; Claude Fable 5 hints at AWS returnsecurityonline.info · Jun 26, 2026
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Cisco and PTC flaws under active attack, CISA adds to KEV listsecurityonline.info · Jun 26, 2026
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Critical PTC Windchill flaw CVE-2026-12569 under active attackcisa.gov · Jun 25, 2026