PatchTheCVECVE-2025-65117: The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (Process Optimization Designer User)
CVE-2025-65117 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) 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 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.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-676 |
| Published | 2026-01-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-65117?
process optimization: upgrade to 2025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-65117 being exploited?
CVE-2025-65117 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-2025-65117 affect?
CVE-2025-65117 affects process optimization. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). 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 wi
How urgent is CVE-2025-65117?
Priority 29/100. High severity
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