CVE-2025-65117: AVEVA Process Optimization Use of Potentially Dangerous Function

Published Jan 16, 2026
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Updated

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 Software

2 affected components
AVEVA Process Optimization
AVEVA Process Optimization<2025

Remediation

Information

AVEVA recommends users take the following action: * Update to AVEVA Process Optimization v2025 https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea For more information, please AVEVA's security bulletin AVEVA-2026-001 https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/ .

Event History

Jan 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-65117?

CVE-2025-65117 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-65117?

To mitigate CVE-2025-65117, users should apply the latest security updates provided by AVEVA for the Process Optimization software.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-65117?

CVE-2025-65117 affects authenticated users of AVEVA Process Optimization who can exploit the vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-65117?

CVE-2025-65117 is classified as a use of potentially dangerous function vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2025-65117?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-65117 may be able to escalate privileges to that of a victim user by embedding OLE objects into graphics.

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