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CVE-2025-65117

7.4 · HIGH
Published Jan 16, 2026 aveva CWE-676

Overview

CVE-2025-65117 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting aveva process_optimization. It was published on January 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant

(Process Optimization Designer User) to embed OLE objects into graphics,

and escalate their privileges to the identity of a victim user who

subsequently interacts with the graphical elements.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aveva. Update process_optimization to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
aveva process_optimization >= 0, < 2025 Affected

References

GitHub github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json Ref softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea Ref www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/ CISA www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65117?

CVE-2025-65117 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting aveva process_optimization. It was published on January 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-65117?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-65117?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aveva. Update process_optimization to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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