Vulnerability Description
Certain switch models from PLANET Technology use an insecure hashing function to hash user passwords without being salted. Remote attackers with administrator privileges can read configuration files to obtain the hash values, and potentially crack them to retrieve the plaintext passwords.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Planet | Gs-4210-24P2S Firmware | < 3.305b240802 |
| Planet | Gs-4210-24P2S | 3.0 |
| Planet | Gs-4210-24Pl4C Firmware | < 2.305b240719 |
| Planet | Gs-4210-24Pl4C | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8056-09688-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8055-2c361-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8453?
CVE-2024-8453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Certain switch models from PLANET Technology use an insecure hashing function to hash user passwords without being salted. Remote attackers with administrator privileges can read configuration files t...
How severe is CVE-2024-8453?
CVE-2024-8453 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Planet Gs-4210-24P2S Firmware, Planet Gs-4210-24P2S, Planet Gs-4210-24Pl4C Firmware, Planet Gs-4210-24Pl4C.