CVE-2024-2740 in IGS-4215-16T2S
Summary
by MITRE • 04/11/2024
Information exposure vulnerability in Planet IGS-4215-16T2S, affecting firmware version 1.305b210528. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to access some administrative resources due to lack of proper management of the Switch web interface.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2024
The CVE-2024-2740 vulnerability represents a critical information exposure flaw within the Planet IGS-4215-16T2S network switch device, specifically impacting firmware version 1.305b210528. This vulnerability stems from inadequate access control mechanisms within the switch's web interface management system, creating a significant security risk for network administrators and organizations relying on this equipment. The flaw allows remote attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access to administrative resources that should be restricted to authorized personnel only, fundamentally compromising the device's security posture and the broader network infrastructure it protects.
The technical nature of this vulnerability manifests through insufficient authentication and authorization controls within the switch's web management interface. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass normal access restrictions and obtain administrative privileges without proper credentials or authorization. This represents a classic information exposure vulnerability where sensitive administrative functions and configuration data become accessible to unauthorized parties. The vulnerability specifically affects the web interface management component, making it particularly dangerous as it allows remote exploitation from any location with network connectivity to the affected device, without requiring physical access or specialized equipment.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-2740 extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially enabling attackers to completely compromise the network switch and its connected network segments. Once an attacker gains administrative access, they can modify network configurations, disable security features, redirect traffic, or establish backdoors for persistent access. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the network infrastructure, as it allows attackers to manipulate critical network settings and potentially disrupt network operations. Organizations using affected Planet IGS-4215-16T2S switches face significant risk of network compromise, data interception, and potential lateral movement within their network environments.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which describes information exposure flaws where sensitive information is accessible to unauthorized users, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for credential harvesting. Security professionals should immediately implement network segmentation to isolate affected switches, disable unnecessary web management interfaces, and ensure proper firewall rules are in place to restrict access to management ports. The recommended mitigations include applying the latest firmware updates from Planet, implementing strong authentication mechanisms, utilizing network access control lists, and conducting comprehensive network audits to identify any potential compromise. Organizations should also consider deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious access patterns and establish incident response procedures to address potential exploitation attempts.