CVE-2021-38478CWE-78

InHand Networks IR615 Router

Critical · published October 19, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A mere traceroute can turn your InHand Networks IR615 Router into a playground for attackers! Think of it like a delivery driver who discovers not only your address but also finds a way to access your house keys hidden under the doormat. With just a few commands, they could waltz right in and do whatever they want! This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute commands on your router, compromising its integrity and potentially allowing them to manipulate your entire network. Imagine unauthorized access leading to data leaks, service disruption, or even a full network takeover! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who discovers not only your address but also finds a way to access your house keys hidden under the doormat. With just a few commands, they could waltz right in and do whatever they want! The flaw arises in versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 of the IR615 Router, where an attacker can exploit the traceroute tool to inject commands into the device, enabling remote command execution without proper authorization.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute commands on your router, compromising its integrity and potentially allowing them to manipulate your entire network. Imagine unauthorized access leading to data leaks, service disruption, or even a full network takeover! 🔥 To safeguard your network, promptly upgrade your router to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly review security settings and implement network monitoring to detect any odd activities. 🛡️ You can tackle this! Act fast, and you'll have your defenses up in no time! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01161 · 66.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2021-10-19T12:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 12:11Z
    InHand Networks IR615 Router
    cvelistv5