CVE-2025-65117
AVEVA Process Optimization Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-65117
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected software to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-supplied security patches immediately.
- Restrict OLE object embedding privileges where possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-65117
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-676 Added Reference https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json Added Reference https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea Added Reference https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/ Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01