Payara · Payara Server · CVE-2023-28462
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Payara Server versions 4.1.2.191 through 5.20.0 and newer (Enterprise)
Payara Server versions 5.2020.1 and newer (Community)
**Description**
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, specifically when Java 1.8u181 and earlier is used.
**Recommendations**
For Payara Server versions 4.1.2.191 through 5.20.0 and newer (Enterprise), consider updating Java to a version newer than 1.8u181 as a mitigation measure.
For Payara Server versions 5.2020.1 and newer (Community), consider updating Java to a version newer than 1.8u181 as a mitigation measure.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the default ORB listener until a patch is available.