High severity · published Jan 16, 2026
CVE-2025-65117
AVEVA Process Optimization Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
7.7
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 13% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PO
Process Optimization · AVEVA
through 2024.1 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-65117
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-65117
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json
Permissions Required
https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea
Vendor Advisory
https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01
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