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CVE-2021-44228

CISA KEV

Published December 10, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Apache Log4j2 contains a vulnerability where JNDI features do not protect against attacker-controlled JNDI-related endpoints, allowing for remote code execution.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ApacheLog4j2

Patch Status

Patch by 2021-12-24

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-44228.