Log4J Exploit Updates

Explore this page to stay updated on the latest Log4j exploit developments, access critical fixes, and empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your digital assets.

Log4J Overview

At the heart of the digital landscape, security is paramount. In the wake of the Log4j exploit, our commitment to safeguarding the online world has never been stronger. As the stewards of Maven Central, our teams are working around the clock to ensure that the world has reliable and fast access to the latest Log4shell fixes. In this digital age where data breaches, vulnerabilities, and malware are a fairly common occurrence, our mission is clear: to provide you with the tools and information needed to fortify your digital defenses. Explore insights from our 10th Annual Software Supply Chain Report.

Log4J Percent Monthly Central Downloads

Downloads of vulnerable versions of Log4J still greater than 10% nearly three years after fixes were available.

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• CVE-2021-44228
  CRITICAL
  Original log4j CVE that started it all. Impacts “org.apache.logging.log4j.log4j-core” versions 2.x only: <2.15.0 affected.

• CVE-2021-4104
  MODERATE
  Less severe variant of CVE-2021-44228 impacting log4j 1.x only.

• CVE-2021-45046
  HIGH
  DoS vulnerability impacting log4j-core version <=2.15.0 but not 2.16.0.

• SONATYPE-2021-4517 AKA CVE-2021-42550
  MODERATE
  Similar to CVE-2021-4104, but impacts “logback-classic,” and “logback-core.”

• SONATYPE-2021-4560
  HIGH
  Applies to log4j 2.x versions until and including 2.15.0. Fixed version to be on is 2.16.0.