CVE-2025-64729

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (OS Standard User) to tamper with Process Optimization project files, embed code, and escalate their privileges to the identity of a victim user who subsequently interacts with the project files.

CVSS v3 8.1 HIGH

8.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.5 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

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 15:15

NVD link : CVE-2025-64729

Mitre link : CVE-2025-64729

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-64729

JSON object : View

Products Affected

aveva

process_optimization

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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