CVE-2024-8457: PLANET Technology switch devices - Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in the User Management

Published Sep 30, 2024
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Updated

Certain switch models from PLANET Technology have a web application that does not properly validate specific parameters, allowing remote authenticated users with administrator privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript, leading to Stored XSS attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Planet Gs-4210-24p2s Firmware<3.305b240802
Planet Gs-4210-24p2s=3.0
All of the following
Planet Gs-4210-24pl4c Firmware<2.305b240719
Planet Gs-4210-24pl4c=2.0

Remediation

Information

Update firmware of GS-4210-24PL4C hardware 2.0 to version 2.305b240719 or later. Update firmware of GS-4210-24P2S hardware 3.0 to version 3.305b240802 or later.

Event History

Sep 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8457?

CVE-2024-8457 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8457?

To fix CVE-2024-8457, ensure that your PLANET Technology switch firmware is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-8457?

CVE-2024-8457 affects specific models of PLANET Technology switches running older firmware versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-8457 enable?

CVE-2024-8457 enables a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack due to improper parameter validation.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-8457?

CVE-2024-8457 can be exploited by remote authenticated users with administrator privileges.

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