MEDIUM
CVE-2023-31274
CWE-772Published: January 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
AVEVA PI Server versions 2023 and 2018 SP3 P05 and prior contain a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated user to cause the PI Message Subsystem of a PI Server to consume available memory resulting in throttled processing of new PI Data Archive events and a partial denial-of-service condition.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31274 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
aveva1 product(s)
pi server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-018-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-018-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-31274
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-772
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 18, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-772)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31274 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.