CVE-2024-8448: gs-4210-24p2s Hardcoded Credentials

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
planet	gs-4210-24p2s_firmware	< 3.305b240802
planet	gs-4210-24p2s	All
planet	gs-4210-24pl4c_firmware	< 2.305b240719
planet	gs-4210-24pl4c	All

References

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8448? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8448? +

CVE-2024-8448 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8448? +

CVE-2024-8448 affects products from planet, specifically: gs-4210-24p2s, gs-4210-24p2s_firmware, gs-4210-24pl4c, gs-4210-24pl4c_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8448? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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