CVE-2024-41281: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jul 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until an official patch or firmware update is released, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Segment networks to isolate vulnerable routers from critical assets and sensitive data. 2) Restrict access to the router’s management interfaces to trusted IP addresses only, preferably via VPN or secure channels. 3) Disable any unnecessary services or features on the router that could be exploited. 4) Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns indicative of exploitation attempts, such as malformed packets targeting the get_merge_mac function. 5) Replace or upgrade affected devices to newer models with updated firmware where feasible. 6) Educate users on the risks of using outdated routers and encourage timely firmware updates. 7) Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting this vulnerability once available. 8) Maintain an inventory of affected devices to prioritize remediation efforts. These steps reduce the attack surface and limit the potential for exploitation while awaiting official fixes.
Description
Linksys WRT54G v4.21.5 has a stack overflow vulnerability in get_merge_mac function.