CVE-2024-8448

Summary

CVE-2024-8448 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting select PLANET Technology switch models. This issue stems from a hard-coded credential in the command-line interface, providing remote attackers with regular privileges the ability to authenticate using this sensitive information and ultimately gain unauthorized Linux root shell access. This security weakness can lead to potential compromise of affected networks and systems. It is crucial for organizations utilizing the affected switch models to apply the necessary patch or configuration change to mitigate this risk.

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