CVE-2023-31446
CriticalExploitedIn Cassia Gateway firmware XC1000_2.1.1.2303082218 and XC2000_2.1.1.2303090947, the queueUrl parameter in /bypass/config is not sanitized.
Published Jan 10, 2024 · Updated Jun 20, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-31446 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Xc1000 Firmware (Cassianetworks), Xc2000 Firmware (Cassianetworks).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 21, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 21, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 21, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Xc1000 FirmwareCassianetworks | 2.1.1.2303082218 | n/a |
| Xc2000 FirmwareCassianetworks | 2.1.1.2303090947 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 10, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 21, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 21, 2024
Last updated
Jun 20, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Cassia Gateway firmware XC1000_2.1.1.2303082218 and XC2000_2.1.1.2303090947, the queueUrl parameter in /bypass/config is not sanitized.
Affected: Xc1000 Firmware (Cassianetworks) versions 2.1.1.2303082218; Xc2000 Firmware (Cassianetworks) versions 2.1.1.2303090947. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 21, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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