How severe is CVE-2023-22597?

CVE-2023-22597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22597?

CVE-2023-22597 primarily affects Inhandnetworks Inrouter302 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22597?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-22597 published?

CVE-2023-22597 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22597

CVE-2023-22597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inhandnetworks Inrouter302 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Inhandnetworks Inrouter302 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

InHand Networks InRouter 302, prior to version IR302 V3.5.56, and InRouter 615, prior to version InRouter6XX-S-V2.3.0.r5542, contain vulnerability CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. They use an unsecured channel to communicate with the cloud platform by default. An unauthorized user could intercept this communication and steal sensitive information such as configuration information and MQTT credentials; this could allow MQTT command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22597?: InHand Networks InRouter 302, prior to version IR302 V3.5.56, and InRouter 615, prior to version InRouter6XX-S-V2.3.0.r5542, contain vulnerability CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. They use an unsecured channel to communicate with the cloud platform by default. An unauthorized user could intercept this communication and steal sensitive information such as configuration information and MQTT credentials; this could allow MQTT command injection.
How severe is CVE-2023-22597?: CVE-2023-22597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22597?: CVE-2023-22597 primarily affects Inhandnetworks Inrouter302 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-22597 published?: CVE-2023-22597 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-012-03

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:inhandnetworks:inrouter302_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inhandnetworks:inrouter615-s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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