CVE-2026-40021Apache Log4net's XmlLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4net/manual/configuration/layouts.html#layout-list and XmlLayoutSchemaLog4J https://logging.apache.org/log4net/manual/configuration/layouts.ht…
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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.
- CVSS
- 5.3 MEDIUM (v3.1, NVD)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-116
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- Not given
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Jun 17, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
apache log4net apache:log4net | before 3.3.0 | NVD |
References
- https://github.com/apache/logging-log4net/pull/280issue-tracking
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/q8otftjswhk69n3kxslqg7cobr0x4st7mailing-list, vendor-advisory
- https://logging.apache.org/cyclonedx/vdr.xmlproduct
- https://logging.apache.org/log4net/manual/configuration/layouts.htmlproduct
- https://logging.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2026-40021vendor-advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/10/11mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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