Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2026 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2025-65118AVEVA Process Optimization Uncontrolled Search Path Element
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity uncontrolled search path 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 0.3% (higher than 17% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 83.3% 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 trick Process Optimization services into loading arbitrary code and escalate privileges to OS System, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the Model Application Server.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| AVEVA | Process Optimization | 0 – through 2024.1 |
Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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