How severe is CVE-2024-8448?

CVE-2024-8448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8448?

CVE-2024-8448 primarily affects Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8448?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-8448 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8448 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49182.

When was CVE-2024-8448 published?

CVE-2024-8448 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8448

CVE-2024-8448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49182
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware
Published: 2024-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8448?: CVE-2024-8448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8448?: CVE-2024-8448 primarily affects Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-8448 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8448 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49182.
When was CVE-2024-8448 published?: CVE-2024-8448 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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cpe:2.3:o:planet:gs-4210-24pl4c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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