CVE-2024-6858

In Arista’s EOS when in 802.1X mode, multi-auth unauthenticated hosts might be allowed access to a switch port if there exists an EAPOL capable device in the fallback VLAN.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/19917-security-advisory-0103

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-04 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-22 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2024-6858

Mitre link : CVE-2024-6858

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-6858

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-1287

Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input

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