How severe is CVE-2021-38486?

CVE-2021-38486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38486?

CVE-2021-38486 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-2021-38486?

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

When was CVE-2021-38486 published?

CVE-2021-38486 was published on 2021-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38486

CVE-2021-38486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inhandnetworks Ir615 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
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 cloud portal allows for self-registration of the affected product without any requirements to create an account, which may allow an attacker to have full control over the product and execute code within the internal network to which the product is connected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38486?: InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 cloud portal allows for self-registration of the affected product without any requirements to create an account, which may allow an attacker to have full control over the product and execute code within the internal network to which the product is connected.
How severe is CVE-2021-38486?: CVE-2021-38486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38486?: CVE-2021-38486 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-2021-38486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38486 published?: CVE-2021-38486 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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