CVE-2025-61943: The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Standard User)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-61943?

process optimization: upgrade to 2025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-61943 being exploited?

CVE-2025-61943 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-61943 affect?

CVE-2025-61943 affects process optimization. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Standard User) to tamper with queries in Captive Historian and achieve code execution under SQL Server administrative privileges, potentially r

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-61943 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting process optimization. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Standard User) to tamper with queries in Captive Historian and achieve code execution under SQL Server administrative privileges, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the SQL Server.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: aveva

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-16 02:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aveva process optimization UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025

Fixed in: 2025

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy process-optimization || rpm -q process-optimization || process-optimization --version

2. UPGRADE to 2025 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade process-optimization

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade process-optimization

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-61943?

process optimization: upgrade to 2025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-61943 being exploited?

CVE-2025-61943 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-61943 affect?

CVE-2025-61943 affects process optimization. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Standard User) to tamper with queries in Captive Historian and achieve code execution under SQL Server administrative privileges, potentially r

How urgent is CVE-2025-61943?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Software pages

Microsoft SQL Server vulnerabilities

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