Log4J Vulnerability: A Persistent Security Concern for Businesses

Approximately 38% of applications using the Apache Log4j library are still using vulnerable versions, including Log4Shell, a critical remote code execution flaw. Despite patches being available for over two years, many organizations continue to use outdated versions of Log4j, leaving themselves open to security risks. A report from Veracode highlights the persistence of old vulnerabilities and the reluctance of developers to update third-party libraries. The recommendation is for companies to scan their environment, identify the versions of open-source libraries in use, and develop an emergency upgrade plan.