Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2026 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2025-64729AVEVA Process Optimization Missing Authorization
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-severity missing authorization in Process Optimization from AVEVA. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 9% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 91.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (OS Standard User) to tamper with Process Optimization project files, embed code, and escalate their privileges to the identity of a victim user who subsequently interacts with the project files.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| AVEVA | Process Optimization | 0 – through 2024.1 |
Weakness: CWE-862 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
References
- https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/
- https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json