ID:10752 - Exploit for Code Injection in Apache Log4j - CVE-2021-44228

 
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ID:10752 - Exploit for Code Injection in Apache Log4j - CVE-2021-44228

Published: October 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58816
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44228
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Log4j

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing LDAP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, we are aware of attackers exploiting the vulnerability in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.