MEDIUM
CVE-2023-5274
CWE-20Published: November 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in simulation function of GX Works2 allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the function by sending specially crafted packets. However, the attacker would need to send the packets from within the same personal computer where the function is running.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5274 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
mitsubishielectric1 product(s)
gx works2
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU98760962/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-331-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU98760962/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-331-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-5274
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 30, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5274 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.