CVE-2024-8455

Name: CVE-2024-8455
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T08:15:04.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8455 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. For certain switch models, the authentication tokens used during communication with this service are encoded user passwords. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. For certain switch models, the authentication tokens used during communication with this service are encoded user passwords. Due to insufficient strength, unauthorized remote attackers who intercept the packets can directly crack them to obtain plaintext passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th 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
Planet	Igs-5225-4up1t2s Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8060-f3955-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8059-bde5f-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8455?

How severe is CVE-2024-8455?

CVE-2024-8455 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8455?

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