Vulnerability in Apache Log4net

CVE-2018-1285

Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.

EPSS: 0.656 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • N/a Apache Log4net — versions Apache log4net up to 2.0.8

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1285?
CVE-2018-1285 is a vulnerability in Apache Log4net. Published 2020-05-11.
Is CVE-2018-1285 known to be exploited?
11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.