CVE-2021-38466

Name: CVE-2021-38466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-19T13:15:10.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38466 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inhandnetworks	Ir615 Firmware	2.3.0.r4724
Inhandnetworks	Ir615 Firmware	2.3.0.r4870

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-280-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-280-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38466?

How severe is CVE-2021-38466?

CVE-2021-38466 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38466?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST