CVE-2023-31446
CVE-2023-31446 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cassianetworks Xc1000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 61% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35754
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Cassianetworks Xc1000 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Cassia Gateway firmware XC1000_2.1.1.2303082218 and XC2000_2.1.1.2303090947, the queueUrl parameter in /bypass/config is not sanitized. This leads to injecting Bash code and executing it with root privileges on device startup.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31446?
- In Cassia Gateway firmware XC1000_2.1.1.2303082218 and XC2000_2.1.1.2303090947, the queueUrl parameter in /bypass/config is not sanitized. This leads to injecting Bash code and executing it with root privileges on device startup.
- How severe is CVE-2023-31446?
- CVE-2023-31446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-31446 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-31446?
- CVE-2023-31446 primarily affects Cassianetworks Xc1000 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-2023-31446?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-31446 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-31446 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35754.
- When was CVE-2023-31446 published?
- CVE-2023-31446 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.kscsc.online/cves/202331446/md.html
- https://github.com/Dodge-MPTC/CVE-2023-31446-Remote-Code-Execution
- https://www.cassianetworks.com
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:cassianetworks:xc1000_firmware:2.1.1.2303082218:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cassianetworks:xc2000_firmware:2.1.1.2303090947:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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