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The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant
(OS standard user) to tamper with TCL Macro scripts and escalate
privileges to OS syst…
Published:
15 January 2026 at 23:00:00
Alert date:
16 January 2026 at 16:17:23
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Critical Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications
CVE-2025-64691 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting AVEVA software that allows authenticated OS standard users to tamper with TCL Macro scripts. Successful exploitation enables privilege escalation to OS system level, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the model application server. The vulnerability affects industrial control systems and requires authentication but can lead to full system compromise. CISA has issued an advisory (ICSA-26-015-01) regarding this vulnerability. The issue impacts AVEVA's industrial software solutions used in operational technology environments.
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Affected products:
AVEVA
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-64691
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
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