Updated July 28, 2026. Data refreshed on every build from MSRC, CISA KEV, and FIRST EPSS.

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CVE-2026-34480

Apache Log4j Core's XmlLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4j/2.x/manual/layouts.html#XmlLayout , in versions up to and including 2.25.3, fails to sanitize characters forbidden by the XML 1.0 specification https://www.w3.org/TR/xml/#charsets producing invalid XML output whenever a log message or MDC value contains such characters. The impact depends on the StAX implementation in use: * JRE built-in StAX: Forbidden characters are silently written to the output, producing m...

Risk summary

High

7.5

CVSS v3 base

High

Severity

Not listed

Actively exploited

Vulnerability, CVSS 7.5 (High).

How to fix CVE-2026-34480 Admin questions

Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for CVE-2026-34480

Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.

I am an IT admin assessing a vulnerability. Facts for CVE-2026-34480 (source: https://senserva.com/cve/CVE-2026-34480.html, data from CISA KEV and NVD, refreshed twice a day (morning and afternoon US Central)):
- CVE-2026-34480: High severity vulnerability, CVSS 7.5
- Actively exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Affected: Apache Log4j
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How to fix CVE-2026-34480

Update Apache log4j to version 2.25.4 or later. (Fixed-version data from NVD.) Where a workaround exists, apply it only until the update is deployed, not as a substitute.

Vendor advisory NVD detail

Common questions about CVE-2026-34480

Is CVE-2026-34480 actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. That can change: unexploited CVEs regularly get weaponized months after disclosure, which is why patching on your normal cadence matters.

What fixes CVE-2026-34480?

Update Apache log4j to version 2.25.4 or later. Fixed-version data from NVD; the vendor advisory linked on this page has the details.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-34480?

Apache Log4j.

Can I ask my own AI about CVE-2026-34480?

Yes. This page includes a free, ready-to-paste AI prompt with CVE-2026-34480's key facts: severity, CVSS, CISA KEV status, and the affected products. Copy it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for a triage plan.

Scope and sources

Affected products

Apache Log4j

Authoritative references

CVE record NVD detail

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