How severe is CVE-2021-42701?

CVE-2021-42701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-42701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42701?

CVE-2021-42701 primarily affects Azeotech Daqfactory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42701?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-42701 published?

CVE-2021-42701 was published on 2021-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42701

CVE-2021-42701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Azeotech Daqfactory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-471.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-471
Affected product: Azeotech Daqfactory
Published: 2021-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An attacker could prepare a specially crafted project file that, if opened, would attempt to connect to the cloud and trigger a man in the middle (MiTM) attack. This could allow an attacker to obtain credentials and take over the user’s cloud account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42701?: An attacker could prepare a specially crafted project file that, if opened, would attempt to connect to the cloud and trigger a man in the middle (MiTM) attack. This could allow an attacker to obtain credentials and take over the user’s cloud account.
How severe is CVE-2021-42701?: CVE-2021-42701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-42701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42701?: CVE-2021-42701 primarily affects Azeotech Daqfactory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-42701 published?: CVE-2021-42701 was published on 2021-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-308-02

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:azeotech:daqfactory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:azeotech:daqfactory:18.1:build_2347:*:*:*:*:*:*

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