CVE-2025-64729

Name: CVE-2025-64729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-16T02:16:45.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-64729 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Process Optimization	< 2025

References

https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68eaPermissions Required
https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-64729?

How severe is CVE-2025-64729?

CVE-2025-64729 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-64729?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST