CVE-2026-38717
Remote root command execution via crafted file upload on InHand IR912/IR915.
Is CVE-2026-38717 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-38717 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 2.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-38717?
CVE-2026-38717 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-38717?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-38717. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-38717 affect?
CVE-2026-38717 affects InHand Networks IR912 (V1.0.0.r20042 and earlier), InHand Networks IR915 (V1.0.0.r20042 and earlier). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-38717?
Apply firmware update when available; enforce strict file-upload validation.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands as root via crafted file-upload input.
Patch when possible