CVE-2023-5247

Description

Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability due to External Control of File Name or Path in multiple Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software Products allows a malicious attacker to execute a malicious code by having legitimate users open a specially crafted project file, which could result in information disclosure, tampering and deletion, or a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory mitsubishielectric.com
Affected: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3
Affected: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSOFT iQ AppPortal
Affected: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSOFT Navigator
Affected: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Motion Control Setting
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References

Link Tags
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-016_en.pdf mitigation vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU93383160/ government resource mitigation third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5247?
CVE-2023-5247 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5247?
To fix CVE-2023-5247, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-5247 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5247 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5247?
CVE-2023-5247 affects Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSOFT iQ AppPortal, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSOFT Navigator, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Motion Control Setting.
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