How severe is CVE-2024-8215?

CVE-2024-8215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8215?

CVE-2024-8215 primarily affects Payara. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8215?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-8215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49021.

When was CVE-2024-8215 published?

CVE-2024-8215 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8215

CVE-2024-8215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Payara with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49021
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Payara
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8215?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8215?: CVE-2024-8215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8215?: CVE-2024-8215 primarily affects Payara. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-8215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49021.
When was CVE-2024-8215 published?: CVE-2024-8215 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:payara:payara:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:payara:payara:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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