#VU116684 Input validation error in Logback - CVE-2025-11226
Published: October 7, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU116684
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11226
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Logback
Logback
Software vendor:
QOS.ch
QOS.ch
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when parsing configuration file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a specially crafted configuration file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires presence of Janino library and Spring Framework on the user's class path.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.