CVE-2025-61943

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Standard User) to tamper with queries in Captive Historian and achieve code execution under SQL Server administrative privileges, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the SQL Server.

CVSS v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.0 / Impact : 5.8

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json	Third Party Advisory
https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea	Permissions Required
https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/	Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01	Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:process_optimization:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-16 02:16

Updated : 2026-01-22 15:19

NVD link : CVE-2025-61943

Mitre link : CVE-2025-61943

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-61943

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Products Affected

aveva

process_optimization

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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