CVE-2021-38466 InHand Networks IR615 Router

High 8.8 Published Updated

Reflected XSS in InHand Networks IR615 Router allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the victim's browser via the help page.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-38466?

CVE-2021-38466 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in InHand Networks IR615 Router, published on 19 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 do not perform sufficient input validation on client requests from the help page. This may allow an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting attack, which could allow an attacker to run code on behalf of the client browser.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38466?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38466?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2021-38466 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38466 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qxxx-8p3c-8q87.

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