CVE-2021-38462 InHand Networks IR615 Router

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Weak password policy in InHand IR615 routers allows attackers to enumerate credentials and impersonate users to perform unauthorized operations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-38462?

CVE-2021-38462 is a critical vulnerability in InHand Networks IR615 Router, published on 19 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 does not enforce an efficient password policy. This may allow an attacker with obtained user credentials to enumerate passwords and impersonate other application users and perform operations on their behalf.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-38462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xmqj-jx87-gx3g.

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