PT-2026-3198 · Unknown · Process Optimization Designer

Christopher Wu · Published 2026-01-13 · Updated 2026-01-16 · CVE-2025-65117

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.7

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions versions prior to 2025

Description An authenticated attacker with Process Optimization Designer User privileges can embed OLE objects into graphics. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation to the identity of a user who interacts with the graphical elements.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-676

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-00493

CVE-2025-65117

Affected Products

Process Optimization Designer

References · 9

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2026-00493 · Security Note
• https://aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-65117 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-65117 · Security Note
• https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json · Note
• https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2012126464724873659 · Twitter Post
• https://cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01 · Note
• https://aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2026-001.pdf · Note