CVE-2026-40023: Apache Log4cxx's XMLLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4cxx/1.7.0/classlog4cxx_1_1xml_1_1XMLLayout.html , i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40023?

log4cxx: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-40023 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-40023 affect?

CVE-2026-40023 affects log4cxx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Apache Log4cxx's XMLLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4cxx/1.7.0/classlog4cxx_1_1xml_1_1XMLLayout.html , in versions before 1.7.0, fails to sanitize characters forbidden by the XML 1.0 specification https://www.w3.org/TR/xml/#charsets

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-40023?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-40023 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting log4cxx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache Log4cxx's XMLLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4cxx/1.7.0/classlog4cxx_1_1xml_1_1XMLLayout.html , in versions before 1.7.0, fails to sanitize characters forbidden by the XML 1.0 specification https://www.w3.org/TR/xml/#charsets in log messages, NDC, and MDC property keys and values, producing invalid XML output. Conforming XML parsers must reject such documents with a fatal error, which may cause downstream log processing systems to

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2026-04-10
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-10 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache log4cxx UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy log4cxx || rpm -q log4cxx || log4cxx --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade log4cxx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade log4cxx

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40023?

log4cxx: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40023 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-40023 affect?

CVE-2026-40023 affects log4cxx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Apache Log4cxx's XMLLayout https://logging.apache.org/log4cxx/1.7.0/classlog4cxx_1_1xml_1_1XMLLayout.html , in versions before 1.7.0, fails to sanitize characters forbidden by the XML 1.0 specification https://www.w3.org/TR/xml/#charsets

How urgent is CVE-2026-40023?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

References

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