PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8456: Certain switch models from PLANET Technology lack proper access control in firmware upload and download functi
CVE-2024-8456 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gs-4210-24p2s firmware, gs-4210-24pl4c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Certain switch models from PLANET Technology lack proper access control in firmware upload and download functionality, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to download and upload firmware and system configurations, ultimately gaining full control of the devices.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2024-09-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-8456?
gs-4210-24p2s firmware: upgrade to 3.305b240802; gs-4210-24pl4c firmware: upgrade to 2.305b240719. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8456 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8456 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-8456 affect?
CVE-2024-8456 affects gs-4210-24p2s firmware, gs-4210-24pl4c firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Certain switch models from PLANET Technology lack proper access control in firmware upload and download functionality, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to download and upload firmware and system configurations, ultimately gaining f
How urgent is CVE-2024-8456?
Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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