CVE-2023-28462: Critical severity payara server vulnerability

Published Mar 30, 2023
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Updated

A JNDI rebind operation in the default ORB listener in Payara Server 4.1.2.191 (Enterprise), 5.20.0 and newer (Enterprise), and 5.2020.1 and newer (Community), when Java 1.8u181 and earlier is used, allows remote attackers to load malicious code on the server once a JNDI directory scan is performed.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
maven/fish.payara.server:payara-aggregator>=5.2020.1<6.2022.1.Alpha3
6.2022.1.Alpha3
All of the following
Any of the following
Payara Payara Server>=4.1.2.191<=5.0.0
Payara Payara Server>=5.20.0
Payara Payara Server>=5.2020.1
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update181
Payara Payara Server>=4.1.2.191<=5.0.0
Payara Payara Server>=5.20.0
Payara Payara Server>=5.2020.1
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update181

Event History

Mar 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28462?

CVE-2023-28462 is a vulnerability in Payara Server where a JNDI rebind operation in the default ORB listener allows remote attackers to load malicious code on the server once a JNDI directory scan is performed.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28462?

The severity of CVE-2023-28462 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which versions of Payara Server are affected by CVE-2023-28462?

Payara Server versions 4.1.2.191 to 5.0.0 (Enterprise), 5.20.0 and newer (Enterprise), and 5.2020.1 and newer (Community) are affected by CVE-2023-28462.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2023-28462?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2023-28462 by performing a JNDI directory scan, which allows them to load malicious code on the server.

5

Is Oracle JDK vulnerable to CVE-2023-28462?

No, Oracle JDK version 1.8.0-update181 is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-28462.

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