How severe is CVE-2023-2061?

CVE-2023-2061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2061?

CVE-2023-2061 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-2023-2061?

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

When was CVE-2023-2061 published?

CVE-2023-2061 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2061

CVE-2023-2061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware
Published: 2023-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Password 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 obtain a hard-coded password and access to the module via FTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2061?: Use of Hard-coded Password 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 obtain a hard-coded password and access to the module via FTP.
How severe is CVE-2023-2061?: CVE-2023-2061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2061?: CVE-2023-2061 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-2023-2061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2061 published?: CVE-2023-2061 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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