Is CVE-2021-38474 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38474 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38474 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-38474 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38474?

CVE-2021-38474 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-38474

CWE-307Published: October 19, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

InHand Networks IR615 Router's Versions 2.3.0.r4724 and 2.3.0.r4870 have has no account lockout policy configured for the login page of the product. This may allow an attacker to execute a brute-force password attack with no time limitation and without harming the normal operation of the user. This could allow an attacker to gain valid credentials for the product interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38474 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.