AzeoTech DAQFactory
Summary
<p><a href="https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-169-02.json"><strong>View CSAF</strong></a></p> <h2>Summary</h2> <p><strong>Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload malicious .ctl files that may lead to arbitrary code execution.</strong></p> <p>The following versions of AzeoTech DAQFactory are affected:</p> <ul> <li>DAQFactory <=21.1 (CVE-2026-12390)</li> </ul> <div class="csaf-table"> <table class="tablesaw tablesaw-stack"> <thead> <tr> <th>CVSS</th> <th>Vendor</th> <th>Equipment</th> <th>Vulnerabilities</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>v3 7.8</td> <td>AzeoTech</td> <td>AzeoTech DAQFactory</td> <td>Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <h3>Background</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Critical Infrastructure Sectors: </strong>Critical Manufacturing</li> <li><strong>Countries/Areas Deployed: </strong>Worldwide</li> <li><strong>Company Headquarters Location: </strong>United States</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Vulnerabilities</h2> <div class="csaf-accordion"> <p><a class="csaf-accordion-toggle-all" href="https://www.cisa.gov/">Expand All +</a></p> <div class="csaf-accordion-item"> <h3><a class="csaf-accordion-toggle" href="https://www.cisa.gov/">CVE-2026-12390</a></h3> <div class="csaf-accordion-content"> <p>In AzeoTech DAQFactory versions 21.1 and prior, a Type Confusion vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker using specially crafted .ctl files which can result in code execution.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12390">View CVE Details</a></p> <hr /> <h4>Affected Products</h4> <h5>AzeoTech DAQFactory</h5> <div class="ics-vendor-version-status"> <div class="ics-vendor"><strong>Vendor:</strong><br />AzeoTech</div> <div class="ics-version"><strong>Product Version:</strong><br />AzeoTech DAQFactory: <=21.1</div> <div class="ics-status"><strong>Product Status:</strong><br />known_affected</div> </div> <div class="ics-remediations"> <h6>Remediations</h6> <p><strong>Mitigation</strong><br />Users are discouraged from using documents from unknown/untrusted sources.</p> <p><strong>Mitigation</strong><br />Users are encouraged to store .ctl files in a folder only writeable by admin-level users.</p> <p><strong>Mitigation</strong><br />Users are encouraged to operate in "Safe Mode" when loading documents that have been out of their control.</p> <p><strong>Mitigation</strong><br />Users are encouraged to apply a document editing password to their documents.</p> </div> <p><strong>Relevant CWE:</strong> <a href="https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/843.html">CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')</a></p> <hr /> <h4>Metrics</h4> <div class="csaf-table csaf-metrics-table"> <table class="tablesaw tablesaw-stack"> <thead> <tr> <th>CVSS Version</th> <th>Base Score</th> <th>Base Severity</th> <th>Vector String</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>3.1</td> <td>7.8</td> <td>HIGH</td> <td><a href="https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1#CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H">CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.0</td> <td>8.4</td> <td>HIGH</td> <td><a href="https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/4.0#CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N">CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2>Acknowledgments</h2> <ul> <li>Rocco Calvi (@TecR0c) of TecSecurity reported this vulnerability to CISA</li> <li>rgod of TrendAI Zero Day Initiative reported this vulnerability to CISA</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Legal Notice and Terms of Use</h2> <p>This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy).</p> <hr /> <h2>Recommended Practices</h2> <p>CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities.</p> <p>Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.</p> <p>Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.</p> <p>When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.</p> <p>CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.</p> <p>CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.</p> <p>CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.</p> <p>Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.</p> <p>Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.</p> <p>CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:</p> <p>Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages.</p> <p>Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams.</p> <p>Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.</p> <p>No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely.</p> <hr /> <h2>Revision History</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Initial Release Date: </strong>2026-06-18</li> </ul> <table class="tablesaw tablesaw-stack"> <thead> <tr> <th>Date</th> <th>Revision</th> <th>Summary</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>2026-06-18</td> <td>1</td> <td>Initial Publication</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr /> <h2>Legal Notice and Terms of Use</h2>