Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-38482 affects the web management interface of InHand Networks IR615 routers. A stored cross-site scripting flaw could let an attacker interfere with administrative sessions and alter router behavior, creating operational risk where these devices support industrial or remote connectivity.
Executive priority
Prioritize if IR615 routers protect remote sites, industrial links, or operational networks. The issue is high severity, but the evidence provided indicates high privileges are required and does not confirm active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 stored XSS in IR615 firmware versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.7 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations using InHand Networks IR615 routers on the named firmware versions, especially where the router management website is reachable by administrators or exposed beyond trusted management networks.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The description indicates possible session hijacking of users connected to the system, but does not provide exploit maturity, affected input fields, or public exploitation evidence.
Researcher notes
Treat this as a stored XSS issue in the router web UI. Evidence does not identify the vulnerable parameter, patched version, or proof-of-concept details. Validation should focus on firmware inventory, management-plane exposure, account privilege review, and official advisory tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Identify IR615 routers running 2.3.0.r4724 or 2.3.0.r4870.
- Check InHand Networks and CISA advisory guidance for fixed firmware or official mitigations.
- Limit management website access to trusted administrative networks and accounts.
- Review administrative users and remove unnecessary high-privilege access.
- Rotate administrative sessions and credentials if suspicious changes are found.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IR615 devices and record firmware versions.
- Confirm whether the management website is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review router administrative logs for unexpected configuration changes.
- Verify remediation status against vendor or CISA advisory guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H2.35.8Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-280-05CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.