CVE-2025-65118

Name: CVE-2025-65118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-16T02:16:46.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-65118 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

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

0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

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-2025-65118?

How severe is CVE-2025-65118?

CVE-2025-65118 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65118?

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