How severe is CVE-2024-8454?

CVE-2024-8454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8454?

CVE-2024-8454 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-2024-8454?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49188.

When was CVE-2024-8454 published?

CVE-2024-8454 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8454

CVE-2024-8454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49188
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware
Published: 2024-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8454?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8454?: CVE-2024-8454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8454?: CVE-2024-8454 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-2024-8454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49188.
When was CVE-2024-8454 published?: CVE-2024-8454 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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