PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8459: Certain switch models from PLANET Technology store SNMPv3 users' passwords in plaintext within the configurati
CVE-2024-8459 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 store SNMPv3 users' passwords in plaintext within the configuration files, allowing remote attackers with administrator privileges to read the file and obtain the credentials.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-312 |
| 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-2024-8459?
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-2024-8459 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8459 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-2024-8459 affect?
CVE-2024-8459 affects gs-4210-24p2s firmware, gs-4210-24pl4c firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Certain switch models from PLANET Technology store SNMPv3 users' passwords in plaintext within the configuration files, allowing remote attackers with administrator privileges to read the file and obtain the credentials.
How urgent is CVE-2024-8459?
Priority 32/100. High severity
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