What is CVE-2025-65117?

CVE-2025-65117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization, classified under CWE-676. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2026-01-16.

How severe is CVE-2025-65117?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization

CVE-2025-65117

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 w…

EPSS: 0.000 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Aveva Process Optimization — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-676

References

www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/
softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde…
www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01
github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.js…

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-65117?: CVE-2025-65117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization, classified under CWE-676. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2026-01-16.
How severe is CVE-2025-65117?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.