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CVE-2025-61937

Aveva Process Optimization remote code execution

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 1.50%
  1. Published16 Jan 2026

Description

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an unauthenticated miscreant to achieve remote code execution under OS system privileges of “taoimr” service, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the  model application server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Aveva Process Optimization< 2025

Remediation

Fixed in
Aveva Process Optimization≥ 2025

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-61937 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-61937 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.50%.

How severe is CVE-2025-61937?

CVE-2025-61937 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-61937?

Affected products include Aveva Process Optimization.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61937?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Aveva Process Optimization 2025 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.