Apache Log4j SEoL (<= 1.x)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 182252

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Synopsis

An unsupported version of Apache Log4j is installed on the remote host.

Description

According to its version, Apache Log4j is less than or equal to 1.x. It is, therefore, no longer maintained by its vendor or provider.

Lack of support implies that no new security patches for the product will be released by the vendor. As a result, it may contain security vulnerabilities.

Solution

Upgrade to a version of Apache Log4j that is currently supported.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 182252

File Name: log4j_1_seol.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 9/29/2023

Updated: 11/2/2023

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Tenable standard unsupported software score.

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: manual

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:log4j

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache Log4j

Detections

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