CVE-2024-8454

Name: CVE-2024-8454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T08:15:04.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8454 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. Certain switch models have a Denial-of-Service vulnerability in the swctrl service, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to send crafted packets that can crash the service.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. Certain switch models have a Denial-of-Service vulnerability in the swctrl service, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to send crafted packets that can crash the service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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-139-8058-cc391-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8057-1b3fa-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8454?

How severe is CVE-2024-8454?

CVE-2024-8454 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8454?

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