CVE-2024-8448

Name: CVE-2024-8448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T07:15:03.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8448 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have a hard-coded credential in the specific command-line interface, allowing remote attackers with regular privilege to log in with this credential and obtain a Linux root shell.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have a hard-coded credential in the specific command-line interface, allowing remote attackers with regular privilege to log in with this credential and obtain a Linux root shell.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Planet	Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware	< 3.305b240802
Planet	Gs-4210-24pl4c Firmware	< 2.305b240719

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8046-057c2-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8045-a2804-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8448?

How severe is CVE-2024-8448?

CVE-2024-8448 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8448?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST