Risk | High |
Patch available | NO |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-5247 |
CWE-ID | CWE-73 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
GX Works3 Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration MELSOFT iQ AppPortal Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration MELSOFT Navigator Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Motion Control Setting Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
Vendor | Mitsubishi Electric |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU83865
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5247
CWE-ID:
CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted project file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsGX Works3: All versions
MELSOFT iQ AppPortal: All versions
MELSOFT Navigator: All versions
Motion Control Setting: All versions
External linkshttp://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-016_en.pdf
http://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU93383160/
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-334-04
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.