CVE-2025-8386: AVEVA Application Server IDE Basic Cross-site Scripting

Published Nov 14, 2025
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Updated

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (with privilege of "aaConfigTools") to tamper with App Objects' help files and persist a cross-site scripting (XSS) injection that when executed by a victim user, can result in horizontal or vertical escalation of privileges. The vulnerability can only be exploited during config-time operations within the IDE component of Application Server. Run-time components and operations are not affected.

Affected Software

2 affected components
AVEVA Application Server IDE
: AVEVA Application Server: Versions 2023 R2 SP1 P02 and prior

Remediation

Information

AVEVA recommends that organizations evaluate the impact of these vulnerabilities based on their operational environment, architecture, and product implementation. Users using affected product versions should apply security updates to mitigate the risk of exploit. All affected versions of the Application Server IDE can be fixed by upgrading to AVEVA System Platform 2023 R2 SP1 P03 https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/d32b2534-9601-4beb-ac78-046ca2ef594d  or higher. The following general defensive measures are recommended: * Audit assigned permissions to ensure that only trusted users are added to the "aaConfigTools" OS Group. For additional information on Application Server OS Security groups and accounts, see https://docs.aveva.com/bundle/sp-install/page/738031.html For more information, see AVEVA's Security Bulletin AVEVA-2025-005 https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2025-005.pdf or AVEVA's bulletins page https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/ .

Event History

Nov 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via ICS·12:06 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8386?

CVE-2025-8386 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8386?

To fix CVE-2025-8386, upgrade to the latest version of AVEVA Application Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8386?

CVE-2025-8386 affects users of AVEVA Application Server IDE and versions 2023 R2 SP1 P02 and prior.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2025-8386?

An authenticated attacker with 'aaConfigTools' privileges can exploit CVE-2025-8386 to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-8386?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-8386 could lead to unauthorized manipulation of help files and potentially escalate privileges for victim users.

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