CVE-2023-22598
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedInHand 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.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceOS command injection vulnerability in InHand Networks InRouter 302 (prior to V3.5.56) and InRouter 615 (prior to InRouter6XX-S-V2.3.0.r5542). An attacker with privileged access to the local web interface or cloud management account can upload a specially crafted configuration update file to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, achieving remote code execution.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 3.5.56< 2.3.0.r5542CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the InRouter modelAccess the router's web interface and locate the device information page, or log into the CLI and run 'show version' or similar command to confirm the model number (InRouter 302 or InRouter 615).Affected if The device is an InRouter 302 or InRouter 615 model.
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Determine the installed firmware versionIn the web interface, navigate to System > Status or System > Firmware to view the current firmware version. In CLI, use 'show version' or 'cat /proc/version' if available.Affected if The firmware version cannot be determined or is visible.
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Compare firmware version to affected rangesIf the model is InRouter 302, check if version is less than 3.5.56. If the model is InRouter 615, check if version is less than 2.3.0.r5542.Affected if InRouter 302 firmware is below 3.5.56, OR InRouter 615 firmware is below 2.3.0.r5542.
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Verify web interface accessibilityConfirm whether the router's local web interface is accessible from the network. Check if port 80/443 is open or if the interface is exposed externally.Affected if The local web interface is accessible from untrusted networks.
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Confirm privileged access availabilityDetermine if any user accounts with administrative or privileged access exist on the local web interface or cloud management platform.Affected if Privileged user accounts are configured on the web interface or cloud management.
If the device is an InRouter 302 running firmware below 3.5.56 or an InRouter 615 running firmware below 2.3.0.r5542, and the web interface with privileged accounts is accessible, the environment is affected by this vulnerability.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped2.3.0.r55423.5.56
Upgrade InRouter 302 to version V3.5.56 or later, and InRouter 615 to version InRouter6XX-S-V2.3.0.r5542 or later. Restrict privileged access to the local web interface and cloud management accounts as an interim control.
InRouter302: IR302 V3.5.56 or later | InRouter615 S: InRouter6XX-S-V2.3.0.r5542 or later
- 1. Back up the current device configuration from the web interface or CLI before proceeding
- 2. Obtain the fixed firmware IR302 V3.5.56 (for InRouter 302) or InRouter6XX-S-V2.3.0.r5542 (for InRouter 615 S) from the official InHand Networks support portal or vendor
- 3. Access the InRouter web management interface using an administrator account
- 4. Navigate to System Settings > Firmware Upgrade (or similar path depending on UI)
- 5. Select the downloaded firmware file and initiate the upgrade process
- 6. Wait for the firmware upload and installation to complete - do not power off the device during this process
- 7. After reboot, verify the firmware version has been updated in the web interface or via CLI command
- 8. Restore the configuration if a backup was previously exported, or reconfigure as needed
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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