CVE-2025-65118 AVEVA Process Optimization Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Critical 9.3 Published 16 Jan 2026 Updated 16 Jan 2026

An authenticated user can exploit an uncontrolled search path to load arbitrary code and escalate privileges to system level on the Model Application Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-65118?

CVE-2025-65118 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in AVEVA Process Optimization, published on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-65118?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aveva Process Optimization.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65118?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-65118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-65118 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-65118 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24vm-pm89-83j4.