How severe is CVE-2023-22598?

CVE-2023-22598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22598?

CVE-2023-22598 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-2023-22598?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-22598 published?

CVE-2023-22598 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22598

CVE-2023-22598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inhandnetworks Inrouter302 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'). An unauthorized user with privileged access to the local web interface or the cloud account managing the affected devices could push a specially crafted configuration update file to gain root access. This could lead to remote code execution with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22598?: 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'). An unauthorized user with privileged access to the local web interface or the cloud account managing the affected devices could push a specially crafted configuration update file to gain root access. This could lead to remote code execution with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-22598?: CVE-2023-22598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22598?: CVE-2023-22598 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-2023-22598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-22598 published?: CVE-2023-22598 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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