PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8457: Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have a web application that does not properly validate specific p
CVE-2024-8457 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) 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 have a web application that does not properly validate specific parameters, allowing remote authenticated users with administrator privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript, leading to Stored XSS attack.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| 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-2024-8457?
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-2024-8457 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8457 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-2024-8457 affect?
CVE-2024-8457 affects gs-4210-24p2s firmware, gs-4210-24pl4c firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have a web application that does not properly validate specific parameters, allowing remote authenticated users with administrator privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript, leading to Stored XSS
How urgent is CVE-2024-8457?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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