CVE-2024-8459

Name: CVE-2024-8459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T08:15:05.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8459 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain switch models from PLANET Technology store SNMPv3 users' passwords in plaintext within the configuration files, allowing remote attackers with administrator privileges to read the file and obtain the credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain switch models from PLANET Technology store SNMPv3 users' passwords in plaintext within the configuration files, allowing remote attackers with administrator privileges to read the file and obtain the credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

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-139-8068-8aaa5-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8067-2fc50-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8459?

How severe is CVE-2024-8459?

CVE-2024-8459 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8459?

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