CVE-2024-8215: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in P

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8215 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting payara. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Payara Platform Payara Server (Admin Console modules) allows Remote Code Inclusion.This issue affects Payara Server: from 5.20.0 before 5.68.0, from 6.0.0 before 6.19.0, from 6.2022.1 before 6.2024.10, from 4.1.2.191.1 before 4.1.2.191.51.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Payara · Vendor: payara

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

payara payara UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.1.2.191 and < 4.1.2.191.51 · >= 5.20.0 and < 5.68.0 · >= 6.0.0 and <= 6.19.0 · >= 6.2022.1 and < 6.2024.10

Fixed in: 4.1.2.191.51, 5.68.0, 6.2024.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.2.191

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy payara || rpm -q payara || payara --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.2.191.51 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade payara

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade payara

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.2.191 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison payara sudo apt install payara=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.2.191> sudo apt-mark hold payara

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list payara sudo dnf downgrade payara-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.2.191> sudo dnf versionlock add payara

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8215?

payara: upgrade to 4.1.2.191.51, 5.68.0, 6.2024.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8215 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8215 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-8215 affect?

CVE-2024-8215 affects payara. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Payara Platform Payara Server (Admin Console modules) allows Remote Code Inclusion.This issue affects Payara Server: from 5.20.0 be

How urgent is CVE-2024-8215?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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