CVE-2023-5274

Name: CVE-2023-5274
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-30T05:15:09.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5274 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Input Validation vulnerability in simulation function of GX Works2 allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the function by sending specially crafted packets. However, the attacker would need to send the packets from within the same personal computer where the function is running. . EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in simulation function of GX Works2 allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the function by sending specially crafted packets. However, the attacker would need to send the packets from within the same personal computer where the function is running.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works2	All versions

References

https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU98760962/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-331-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-015_en.pdfVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU98760962/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-331-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-015_en.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5274?

How severe is CVE-2023-5274?

CVE-2023-5274 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5274?

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