How severe is CVE-2023-2060?

CVE-2023-2060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2060?

CVE-2023-2060 primarily affects Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2060?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-2060 published?

CVE-2023-2060 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2060

CVE-2023-2060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware
Published: 2023-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Password Requirements vulnerability in FTP function on Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC iQ-R Series EtherNet/IP module RJ71EIP91 and MELSEC iQ-F Series EtherNet/IP module FX5-ENET/IP allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access to the module via FTP by dictionary attack or password sniffing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2060?: Weak Password Requirements vulnerability in FTP function on Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC iQ-R Series EtherNet/IP module RJ71EIP91 and MELSEC iQ-F Series EtherNet/IP module FX5-ENET/IP allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access to the module via FTP by dictionary attack or password sniffing.
How severe is CVE-2023-2060?: CVE-2023-2060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2060?: CVE-2023-2060 primarily affects Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2060?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2060 published?: CVE-2023-2060 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishielectric:fx5-enet\/ip_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishielectric:sw1dnn-eipct-bd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishielectric:rj71eip91_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mitsubishielectric:sw1dnn-eipctfx5-bd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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