CVE-2025-14340
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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
Cross-site scripting in REST Management Interface in Payara Server <4.1.2.191.54, <5.83.0, <6.34.0, <7.2026.1 allows an attacker to mislead the administrator to change the admin password via URL Payload.
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Published
2026-02-18
Last Modified
2026-02-18
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-14340
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207823
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Vendor Product Version / Range
payara server to 7.2026.1 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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