CVE-2021-38478 InHand Networks IR615 Router

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can inject commands via traceroute to remotely execute arbitrary code on InHand Networks IR615 routers.

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

What is CVE-2021-38478?

CVE-2021-38478 is a critical command injection vulnerability in InHand Networks IR615 Router, published on 19 Oct 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 are vulnerable to an attacker using a traceroute tool to inject commands into the device. This may allow the attacker to remotely run commands on behalf of the device.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38478?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38478?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-38478 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38478 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x6mp-947f-r6pm.

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