CVE-2018-1285

What it is

Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

17.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-05-11 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:50 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 17.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-05-11 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:50 UTC

Exploit probability

17.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-611 · XML external entity

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Apache log4net < 2.0.10
• Fedoraproject Fedora 30
• Fedoraproject Fedora 31
• Fedoraproject Fedora 32
• Oracle Application Testing Suite 13.3.0.1
• Oracle Hospitality Opera 5 5.5
• Oracle Hospitality Opera 5 5.6
• Oracle Hospitality Simphony 18.2.7.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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