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Daqfactory CVE-2017-5147

MEDIUM
Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
2017-09-09 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
5.3
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Search path element control
Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.10%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions prior to 17.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions prior to 17.1. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may execute malicious DLL files that have been placed within the search path. Affected products include: Azeotech Daqfactory. Version information: prior to 17.1..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions prior to 17.1. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may execute malicious DLL files that have been placed within the search path.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 72% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:azeotech:daqfactory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2026-12390 HIGH
8.4 Jun 18

Code execution in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions 21.1 and prior is achievable when a user opens a maliciously crafted .ctl

CVE-2026-12921 HIGH
8.4 Jun 25

Arbitrary code execution in AzeoTech DAQFactory (versions 21.1 and prior) arises from a use-after-free flaw triggered wh

CVE-2025-66589 HIGH
8.4 Dec 11

Out-of-bounds read in AzeoTech DAQFactory 20.7 (Build 2555) allows local attackers to disclose sensitive process memory

CVE-2025-66590 HIGH
8.4 Dec 11

Out-of-bounds write in AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555) enables arbitrary code execution or denial of servi

CVE-2025-66588 HIGH
8.4 Dec 11

Arbitrary code execution in AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555) is possible when a local user opens or interac

CVE-2021-42698 HIGH
7.8 Nov 05

Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized ag

CVE-2021-42543 HIGH
7.8 Nov 05

The affected application uses specific functions that could be abused through a crafted project file, which could lead t

CVE-2025-66585 HIGH
7.3 Dec 11

Local code execution in AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555) is possible when a user opens a maliciously crafte

CVE-2025-66586 HIGH
7.3 Dec 11

Type confusion in AzeoTech DAQFactory 20.7 (Build 2555) enables arbitrary code execution when a user opens a maliciously

CVE-2017-12699 HIGH
7.1 Sep 09

An Incorrect Default Permissions issue was discovered in AzeoTech DAQFactory versions prior to 17.1. Rated high severity

CVE-2021-42701 MEDIUM
6.3 Nov 05

An attacker could prepare a specially crafted project file that, if opened, would attempt to connect to the cloud and tr

CVE-2021-42699 MEDIUM
5.9 Nov 05

The affected product is vulnerable to cookie information being transmitted as cleartext over HTTP. Rated medium severity

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