AzeoTech DAQFactory

Summary

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-12390) has been identified in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions 21.1 and prior. Exploitation of this 'Type Confusion' flaw could allow an attacker to upload malicious .ctl files, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is not remotely exploitable, and CISA recommends several mitigation strategies, including limiting network exposure and restricting write access to .ctl files.

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ICS Advisory AzeoTech DAQFactory Release DateJune 18, 2026 Alert CodeICSA-26-169-02 Related topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities , Industrial Control Systems View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload malicious .ctl files that may lead to arbitrary code execution. The following versions of AzeoTech DAQFactory are affected: DAQFactory <=21.1 (CVE-2026-12390) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 7.8 AzeoTech AzeoTech DAQFactory Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: United States Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-12390 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. View CVE Details Affected Products AzeoTech DAQFactory Vendor:AzeoTech Product Version:AzeoTech DAQFactory: <=21.1 Product Status:known_affected Remediations MitigationUsers are discouraged from using documents from unknown/untrusted sources. MitigationUsers are encouraged to store .ctl files in a folder only writeable by admin-level users. MitigationUsers are encouraged to operate in "Safe Mode" when loading documents that have been out of their control. MitigationUsers are encouraged to apply a document editing password to their documents. Relevant CWE: CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 7.8 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H 4.0 8.4 HIGH 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 Acknowledgments Rocco Calvi (@TecR0c) of TecSecurity reported this vulnerability to CISA rgod of TrendAI Zero Day Initiative reported this vulnerability to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. 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. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. 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. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. 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. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-06-18 Date Revision Summary 2026-06-18 1 Initial Publication Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy. Vendor AzeoTech Tags Sector: Critical Manufacturing Sector Topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities, Industrial Control Systems Please share your thoughts We recently updated our anonymous product survey; we welcome your feedback. Related Advisories Jun 18, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-169-03 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition Jun 18, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-169-01 AVer PTC cameras Jun 18, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-169-07 Schneider Electric Easergy, EcoStruxture, PowerLogic, and Saitel Products Jun 18, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-169-05 Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F Series

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• cve — CVE-2026-12390

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