How severe is CVE-2021-38480?

CVE-2021-38480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38480?

CVE-2021-38480 primarily affects Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38480?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38480 published?

CVE-2021-38480 was published on 2021-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38480

CVE-2021-38480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware
Published: 2021-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery when unauthorized commands are submitted from a user the web application trusts. This may allow an attacker to remotely perform actions on the router’s management portal, such as making configuration changes, changing administrator credentials, and running system commands on the router.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38480?: InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery when unauthorized commands are submitted from a user the web application trusts. This may allow an attacker to remotely perform actions on the router’s management portal, such as making configuration changes, changing administrator credentials, and running system commands on the router.
How severe is CVE-2021-38480?: CVE-2021-38480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38480?: CVE-2021-38480 primarily affects Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38480 published?: CVE-2021-38480 was published on 2021-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-280-05

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:inhandnetworks:ir615_firmware:2.3.0.r4724:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inhandnetworks:ir615_firmware:2.3.0.r4870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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