CVE-2024-25254: SuperScan · Classic Buffer Overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations to reduce risk. First, restrict network access to systems running SuperScan v4.1 by applying firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted users only. Second, consider disabling or uninstalling SuperScan if it is not essential, or replace it with alternative scanning tools that do not have this vulnerability. Third, monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual activity or attempts to exploit the Hostname/IP parameter. Fourth, employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting and blocking exploitation attempts targeting buffer overflows. Fifth, educate security teams about the vulnerability to ensure rapid detection and response. Finally, maintain close communication with the vendor or community for updates and apply patches immediately once available. Avoid using untrusted inputs in the Hostname/IP field and validate inputs where possible as a temporary defensive measure.
Description
SuperScan v4.1 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Hostname/IP parameter.