CVE-2026-38718: InHand Networks IR912 and IR915 buffer overflow in device registration

CVE-2026-38718 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-06-18

InHand Networks industrial routers are used to provide connectivity for remote industrial equipment. A security flaw in the device registration process allows a remote attacker to crash the device, leading to a loss of connectivity and potential disruption of industrial operations. This could prevent administrators from managing the equipment or receiving critical data from the field.

Technologies: InHand Networks IR912, InHand Networks IR915. Vendors: InHand Networks.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-38718 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-38718 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-38718?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 18 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
InHand Networks IR912 V1.0.0.r20042 and earlier; InHand Networks IR915 V1.0.0.r20042 and earlier.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-38718?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-38718 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-38718?
Check whether you run InHand Networks IR912 or InHand Networks IR915 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A classic buffer overflow (CWE-120) exists in the device registration function of InHand Networks IR912 and IR915 routers. The vulnerability is caused by a buffer copy without checking the size of the input during the registration process. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this over the network by sending a specially crafted request. Successful exploitation results in a denial of service (DoS) condition, crashing the target device. The issue affects firmware versions up to and including V1.0.0.r20042.

Affected products

  • InHand Networks IR912 V1.0.0.r20042 and earlier
  • InHand Networks IR915 V1.0.0.r20042 and earlier

Timeline

  • 2026-06-18: disclosed
  • 2026-06-18: advisory

References

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