CVE-2023-5247

Name: CVE-2023-5247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-30T04:15:07.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5247 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability due to External Control of File Name or Path in multiple Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software Products allows a malicious attacker to execute a malicious code by having legitimate users open a specially crafted project file, which could result in information disclosure, tampering and deletion, or a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability due to External Control of File Name or Path in multiple Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software Products allows a malicious attacker to execute a malicious code by having legitimate users open a specially crafted project file, which could result in information disclosure, tampering and deletion, or a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works3	All versions
Mitsubishielectric	Melsoft Iq Appportal	All versions
Mitsubishielectric	Melsoft Navigator	All versions
Mitsubishielectric	Motion Control Setting	All versions

References

https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU93383160/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-016_en.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU93383160/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-016_en.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5247?

How severe is CVE-2023-5247?

CVE-2023-5247 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5247?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST