CVE-2021-44228: Apache Log4j2 Remote Code Execution (Log4Shell)
Summary
Apache Log4j2 2.0-beta9 through 2.15.0 (excluding security releases 2.12.2, 2.12.3, and 2.3.1) JNDI features used in configuration, log messages, and parameters do not protect against attacker-controlled LDAP and other JNDI related endpoints. An attacker who can control log messages or log message parameters can execute arbitrary code loaded from LDAP servers when message lookup substitution is enabled.
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS Score: 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Known Exploited (CISA KEV)
Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added: 2021-12-10 · Remediation deadline: 2021-12-24
For all affected software assets for which updates exist, the only acceptable remediation actions are: 1) Apply updates; OR 2) remove affected assets from agency networks. Temporary mitigations using one of the measures provided at https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ed-22-02-apache-log4j-recommended-mitigation-measures are only acceptable until updates are available.
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2024-11-21T08:47:47.587 · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
- Log4j2 (Apache) Affected:
2.0-beta9 - 2.15.0Fix:2.15.0
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.