What is CVE-2025-65118?

CVE-2025-65118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-16.

How severe is CVE-2025-65118?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization

CVE-2025-65118

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (OS Standard User) to trick Process Optimization services into loading arbitrary code and escalate privileges to OS System, potentially resulting in complete compro…

EPSS: 0.000 (1.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Aveva Process Optimization — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

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-2025-65118?: CVE-2025-65118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-16.
How severe is CVE-2025-65118?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.