The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Designer User) to embed OLE objects into graphics, and escalate their privileges to the identity of a victim user who subsequently interacts with the graphical elements.
Weakness
The product invokes a potentially dangerous function that could introduce a vulnerability if it is used incorrectly, but the function can also be used safely.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process_optimization | Aveva | * | 2025 (excluding) |
Potential Mitigations
References
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json
- https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea
- https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01