How severe is CVE-2025-64729?

CVE-2025-64729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-64729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-64729?

CVE-2025-64729 affects Aveva Process Optimization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-64729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-64729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-64729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2995.

When was CVE-2025-64729 published?

CVE-2025-64729 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-64729

CVE-2025-64729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2995
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Aveva Process Optimization
Published: 2026-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-64729?: CVE-2025-64729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-64729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-64729?: CVE-2025-64729 affects Aveva Process Optimization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-64729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-64729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-64729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2995.
When was CVE-2025-64729 published?: CVE-2025-64729 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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