daqfactory .ctl files

The daqfactory .ctl files tag covers a security warning involving AzeoTech DAQFactory 21.1 and earlier. The reported CVE-2026-12390 vulnerability is a type-confusion flaw that can allow a malicious .ctl project file to trigger arbitrary code execution when opened. The coverage focuses on a CISA industrial control systems advisory and the risk to Windows workstations used for engineering or operational tasks. It highlights why DAQFactory project files should not automatically be treated as trusted artifacts, especially when routine maintenance involves opening files from unverified sources. This archive is relevant to administrators and security teams assessing file-handling risks in industrial environments.