CVE-2024-8456
CWE-306Published: September 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
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.
Risk Analysis
PLANET Technology switches are vulnerable to improper access control, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to upload or download firmware and configurations. This critical vulnerability allows for full device takeover.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer and restrict access to management interfaces.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8456 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-8456 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts