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The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant
(Process Optimization Standard User) to tamper with queries in Captive
Historian and a…
Published:
15 januari 2026 om 23:00:00
Alert date:
16 januari 2026 om 03:02:30
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Critical Infrastructure, Database & Storage
CVE-2025-61943 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in AVEVA's Captive Historian component. The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Process Optimization Standard User privileges to tamper with SQL queries and achieve code execution under SQL Server administrative privileges. Exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the SQL Server instance. The vulnerability affects industrial control systems and operational technology environments. Multiple advisory sources including CISA ICS advisories and AVEVA security updates provide remediation guidance.
Technical details
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Affected products:
Captive Historian
SQL Server
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61943
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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