How severe is CVE-2024-8455?

CVE-2024-8455 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8455 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8455?

CVE-2024-8455 primarily affects Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8455?

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-2024-8455 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8455 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49189.

When was CVE-2024-8455 published?

CVE-2024-8455 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8455

CVE-2024-8455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49189
Weakness: CWE-326
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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8455?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8455?: CVE-2024-8455 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8455 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8455?: CVE-2024-8455 primarily affects Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8455?: 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-2024-8455 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8455 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49189.
When was CVE-2024-8455 published?: CVE-2024-8455 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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