Vulnerability · Published Jan 16, 2026 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2025-65117AVEVA Process Optimization Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
High 7.4
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw 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 13% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 87.3% 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 (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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| AVEVA | Process Optimization | 0 – through 2024.1 |
Weakness: CWE-676 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
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