The Log4J Vulnerability Will Haunt the Internet for Years

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has emphasized the need for organizations to identify and patch all instances of Log4j amidst an ongoing frenzy of exploitation. The vulnerability’s impact is expected to linger, with a possible evolution into a self-spreading worm. Log4j may be incorporated anywhere, leading to potential latent code exposure. Experts advocate for the use of software bills of materials (SBOMs) to manage security, and stress the immediate need for patching, which, while potentially risky, is technically feasible for most organizations.