CVE-2026-40021
Vulnerability Description
Apache Log4net's XmlLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4net/manual/configuration/layouts.html#layout-list and XmlLayoutSchemaLog4J https://logging.apache.org/log4net/manual/configuration/layouts.html#layout-list , in versions before 3.3.0, fail to sanitize characters forbidden by the XML 1.0 specification https://www.w3.org/TR/xml/#charsets in MDC property keys and values, as well as the identity field that may carry attacker-influenced data. This causes an exception during serialization and the silent loss of the affected log event.
An attacker who can influence any of these fields can exploit this to suppress individual log records, impairing audit trails and detection of malicious activity.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Log4net 3.3.0, which fixes this issue.
An attacker who can influence any of these fields can exploit this to suppress individual log records, impairing audit trails and detection of malicious activity.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Log4net 3.3.0, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Details
Published Date
Last Modified
CWE ID
CWE-116
Source
NVD
Vendor
Apache Software Foundation
Product
Apache Log4net
External References
- https://github.com/apache/logging-log4net/pull/280
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/q8otftjswhk69n3kxslqg7cobr0x4st7
- https://logging.apache.org/cyclonedx/vdr.xml
- https://logging.apache.org/log4net/manual/configuration/layouts.html
- https://logging.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2026-40021
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/10/11
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