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CVE-2024-41616VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2024-41616: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 6 Aug 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

To mitigate CVE-2024-41616, organizations should immediately disable the Telnet service on affected D-Link DIR-300 REVA routers if it is enabled, as Telnet is inherently insecure and unnecessary in most environments. Network administrators should restrict access to the router management interfaces to trusted networks only, using firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual Telnet connections or authentication attempts can help detect exploitation attempts. Since no official patches are available at disclosure, organizations should contact D-Link support for firmware updates or advisories and apply any released patches promptly. If firmware updates are delayed, consider replacing affected devices with models that do not have this vulnerability. Additionally, enforce strong network access controls, use VPNs for remote management, and disable any unnecessary services on the router. Regularly audit device configurations and credentials to ensure no default or hardcoded passwords remain in use. Educate users about the risks of using outdated or vulnerable network equipment to prevent future exposure.

Description

D-Link DIR-300 REVA FIRMWARE v1.06B05_WW contains hardcoded credentials in the Telnet service.

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