CVE-2026-38715: ir915l-fq39-s firmware vulnerability

What is known

InHand Networks IR912 V1.0.0.r20042 and IR915 V1.0.0.r20042 (including earlier versions) were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the log viewing function. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root via a crafted input.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-38715, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) affecting ir915l-fq39-s firmware, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether ir915l-fq39-s firmware is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

• NVD
• Reference