AVEVA Process Optimization Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
Vulnerability Description
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Christopher Wu of Veracode reported these vulnerabilities to AVEVA.
References
- https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/
- https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/en-US/downloads/products/details/a643eaa3-0d85-4fde-ac11-5239e87a68ea
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-015-01
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-015-01.json
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