CVE-2024-8456
Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware vulnerability
- Published30 Sept 2024
Description
Certain switch models from PLANET Technology lack proper access control in firmware upload and download functionality, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to download and upload firmware and system configurations, ultimately gaining full control of the devices.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-8456 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-8456 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.58%.
How severe is CVE-2024-8456?
CVE-2024-8456 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8456?
Affected products include Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware, Planet Gs-4210-24pl4c Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8456?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware 3.305b240802, Planet Gs-4210-24pl4c Firmware 2.305b240719 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-8456 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.