How severe is CVE-2025-65118?

CVE-2025-65118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-65118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-65118?

CVE-2025-65118 affects Aveva Process Optimization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65118?

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-2025-65118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-65118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2996.

When was CVE-2025-65118 published?

CVE-2025-65118 was published on 2026-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-65118

CVE-2025-65118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Process Optimization with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2996
Weakness: CWE-427
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 trick Process Optimization services into loading arbitrary code and escalate privileges to OS System, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the Model Application Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 compromise of the Model Application Server.
How severe is CVE-2025-65118?: CVE-2025-65118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-65118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-65118?: CVE-2025-65118 affects Aveva Process Optimization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-65118?: 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-2025-65118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-65118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2996.
When was CVE-2025-65118 published?: CVE-2025-65118 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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