CVE-2025-14340
Cross-Site Scripting in Payara REST Interface Enables Admin Password Change
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: Payara
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| payara | server | to 7.2026.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can mislead an administrator into changing the admin password, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the Payara Server.
This can compromise the security of the server, allowing attackers to gain administrative privileges and possibly control or disrupt server operations.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue found in the REST Management Interface of Payara Server versions earlier than 4.1.2.191.54, 5.83.0, 6.34.0, and 7.2026.1.
It allows an attacker to trick the administrator into changing the admin password by injecting malicious code via a URL payload.
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