CVE-2023-5247: High severity mitsubishi electric gx works3 vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3
Mitsubishielectric Melsoft Iq Appportal
Mitsubishielectric Melsoft Navigator
Mitsubishielectric Motion Control Setting

Event History

Nov 30, 2023
CVE Published
03:57 AM
Data Sourced
03:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5247?

CVE-2023-5247 is a vulnerability that allows a malicious attacker to execute a malicious code by having legitimate users open a specially crafted project file in multiple Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software Products.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-5247?

CVE-2023-5247 affects multiple Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software Products, including Gx Works3, Melsoft Iq Appportal, Melsoft Navigator, and Motion Control Setting.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5247?

CVE-2023-5247 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as high.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-5247?

Yes, Mitsubishi Electric has released patches to address the CVE-2023-5247 vulnerability. Please refer to their official website or security advisories for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5247?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5247 on the official Mitsubishi Electric PSIRT website and the JVN database.

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