AVEVA Process Optimization up to 2024.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in AVEVA Process Optimization up to 2024.1 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-65118. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in AVEVA Process Optimization up to 2024.1. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was presented by Christopher Wu. The advisory is available at aveva.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-65118 since 11/24/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/16/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/24/2025 CVE reserved
01/16/2026 +53 days Advisory disclosed
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: aveva.com
Researcher: Christopher Wu
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-65118 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-65118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341478

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2026 09:28
Changes: 01/16/2026 09:28 (74)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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