CVE-2024-9342

CVE-2024-9342 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Glassfish with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-307.

Key facts

Description

In Eclipse GlassFish versions before 8.0.3 it is possible to perform Login Brute Force attacks as there is no limitation in the number of failed login attempts. GlassFish 8.0.3 adds automatic attack protection documented in https://glassfish.org/docs/latest/security-guide.html#brute-force-attack-protection .

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9342?
In Eclipse GlassFish versions before 8.0.3 it is possible to perform Login Brute Force attacks as there is no limitation in the number of failed login attempts. GlassFish 8.0.3 adds automatic attack protection documented in https://glassfish.org/docs/latest/security-guide.html#brute-force-attack-protection .
How severe is CVE-2024-9342?
CVE-2024-9342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9342 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9342?
CVE-2024-9342 affects Eclipse Glassfish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9342?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54788.
When was CVE-2024-9342 published?
CVE-2024-9342 was published on 2025-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-18.

References

Affected products (1)

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