Is CVE-2024-8448 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-8448 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-8448 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-8448 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8448?

CVE-2024-8448 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-8448

CWE-798Published: September 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have a hard-coded credential in the specific command-line interface, allowing remote attackers with regular privilege to log in with this credential and obtain a Linux root shell.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8448 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.