CVE-2026-81943: Active Debug Code in PLANET Technology Corp. PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S V1
PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S industrial managed switch V1 and V2 firmware versions before 1.2412b260707 and 2.2412b260519 contain active debug functionality in the embedded software. An attacker with privileged access to the device can enable this debug mode to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system and gain root-level access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S industrial managed switch, in firmware versions prior to 1.2412b260707 for V1 and 2.2412b260519 for V2, includes active debug code within its embedded software. This debug functionality can be exploited by an attacker who already has privileged access to the device, allowing them to enable debug mode and execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. This results in root-level access, compromising the device's security.
Potential Impact
An attacker with privileged access to the affected device can escalate privileges to root by enabling the debug mode. This could lead to full control over the device, potentially allowing modification of configurations, disruption of network operations, or use of the device as a foothold for further attacks within the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict privileged access to the device to trusted administrators only and monitor for unauthorized attempts to enable debug mode.
CVE-2026-81943: Active Debug Code in PLANET Technology Corp. PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S V1
Description
PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S industrial managed switch V1 and V2 firmware versions before 1.2412b260707 and 2.2412b260519 contain active debug functionality in the embedded software. An attacker with privileged access to the device can enable this debug mode to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system and gain root-level access.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.4high
Affected software
PLANET Technology Corp.
PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S V1
PLANET Technology Corp.
PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S V2
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The PLANET IGS-5225-8P2T4S industrial managed switch, in firmware versions prior to 1.2412b260707 for V1 and 2.2412b260519 for V2, includes active debug code within its embedded software. This debug functionality can be exploited by an attacker who already has privileged access to the device, allowing them to enable debug mode and execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. This results in root-level access, compromising the device's security.
Potential Impact
An attacker with privileged access to the affected device can escalate privileges to root by enabling the debug mode. This could lead to full control over the device, potentially allowing modification of configurations, disruption of network operations, or use of the device as a foothold for further attacks within the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict privileged access to the device to trusted administrators only and monitor for unauthorized attempts to enable debug mode.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T20:41:13.615Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad598755bf5e2cf52e398d
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 15:32:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 15:46:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 01:34:23 UTC
Views: 8
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