How severe is CVE-2023-2062?

CVE-2023-2062 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-2023-2062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2062?

CVE-2023-2062 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-2023-2062?

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

When was CVE-2023-2062 published?

CVE-2023-2062 was published on 2023-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2062

CVE-2023-2062 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Mitsubishielectric Fx5-enet/ip Firmware
Published: 2023-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Password Field Masking vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation EtherNet/IP configuration tools SW1DNN-EIPCT-BD and SW1DNN-EIPCTFX5-BD allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to know the password for MELSEC iQ-R Series EtherNet/IP module RJ71EIP91 and MELSEC iQ-F Series EtherNet/IP module FX5-ENET/IP. This vulnerability results in authentication bypass vulnerability, which allows the attacker to access MELSEC iQ-R Series EtherNet/IP module RJ71EIP91 and MELSEC iQ-F Series EtherNet/IP module FX5-ENET/IP via FTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2062?: Missing Password Field Masking vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation EtherNet/IP configuration tools SW1DNN-EIPCT-BD and SW1DNN-EIPCTFX5-BD allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to know the password for MELSEC iQ-R Series EtherNet/IP module RJ71EIP91 and MELSEC iQ-F Series EtherNet/IP module FX5-ENET/IP. This vulnerability results in authentication bypass vulnerability, which allows the attacker to access MELSEC iQ-R Series EtherNet/IP module RJ71EIP91 and MELSEC iQ-F Series EtherNet/IP module FX5-ENET/IP via FTP.
How severe is CVE-2023-2062?: CVE-2023-2062 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-2023-2062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2062?: CVE-2023-2062 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-2023-2062?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2062 published?: CVE-2023-2062 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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