Log4j 2.x — End of Life

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EOL: Dec 14, 20213 releases in this series0 CVEs

Log4j 2.x is partially supported: only 2 still receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 2.12.4. No CVE is currently tracked for Log4j 2.x.

Log4j 2.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatusAlert me
2.12Jun 26, 2019—Dec 14, 20212.12.4EOL
2.3May 10, 2015—Sep 20, 20152.3.2EOL
2Jul 12, 2014—No2.26.1Active

CVEs affecting Log4j 2.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for Log4j 2.x.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Log4j 2 end of life?

Partially. 2 of the 3 Log4j 2.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 2.

What CVEs affect Log4j 2?

No CVEs are currently tracked for Log4j 2.x in the NVD data we monitor.

What is the latest Log4j 2 version?

The latest Log4j 2.x patch release is 2.12.4, released on December 28, 2021. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.

When was Log4j 2 first released?

Log4j 2 was released on July 12, 2014. See the full version timeline in the table above.

Is it safe to run Log4j 2 in production?

Only on a supported release (2). Make sure you run the latest patch (2.26.1) to have all security fixes applied.

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA