Vulnerability Description
The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. For certain switch models, the authentication tokens used during communication with this service are encoded user passwords. Due to insufficient strength, unauthorized remote attackers who intercept the packets can directly crack them to obtain plaintext passwords.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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 |
| Planet | Igs-5225-4Up1T2S Firmware | - |
| Planet | Igs-5225-4Up1T2S | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8060-f3955-2.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8059-bde5f-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8455?
CVE-2024-8455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The swctrl service is used to detect and remotely manage PLANET Technology devices. For certain switch models, the authentication tokens used during communication with this service are encoded user pa...
How severe is CVE-2024-8455?
CVE-2024-8455 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8455?
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, Planet Igs-5225-4Up1T2S Firmware.