How severe is CVE-2023-5769?

CVE-2023-5769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5769?

CVE-2023-5769 primarily affects Hitachienergy Rtu520 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-2023-5769?

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

When was CVE-2023-5769 published?

CVE-2023-5769 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5769

CVE-2023-5769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hitachienergy Rtu520 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hitachienergy Rtu520 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in the webserver that affects the RTU500 series product versions listed below. A malicious actor could perform cross-site scripting on the webserver due to user input being improperly sanitized.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5769?: A vulnerability exists in the webserver that affects the RTU500 series product versions listed below. A malicious actor could perform cross-site scripting on the webserver due to user input being improperly sanitized.
How severe is CVE-2023-5769?: CVE-2023-5769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5769?: CVE-2023-5769 primarily affects Hitachienergy Rtu520 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-2023-5769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5769 published?: CVE-2023-5769 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000176&languageCode=en&Preview=true

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:hitachienergy:rtu520_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hitachienergy:rtu530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hitachienergy:rtu540_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hitachienergy:rtu560_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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