How severe is CVE-2023-5274?

CVE-2023-5274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5274?

CVE-2023-5274 affects Mitsubishielectric Gx Works2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5274?

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

When was CVE-2023-5274 published?

CVE-2023-5274 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5274

CVE-2023-5274 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishielectric Gx Works2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mitsubishielectric Gx Works2
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5274?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-5274?: CVE-2023-5274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5274?: CVE-2023-5274 affects Mitsubishielectric Gx Works2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5274?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5274 published?: CVE-2023-5274 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mitsubishielectric:gx_works2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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