CVE-2021-38482 InHand Networks IR615 Router

High 8.7 Published Updated

Stored XSS in InHand Networks IR615 Router allows attackers to hijack user sessions via the web interface.

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-2021-38482?

CVE-2021-38482 is a high-severity cross-site scripting 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 website used to control the router is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, which may allow an attacker to hijack sessions of users connected to the system.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38482 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-2021-38482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c5r8-v22c-wr2q.

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