CVE-2026-59272
Log4j2 AmqpAppender disables TLS hostname verification by default
Description
Any application shipping logs to RabbitMQ over TLS via the Log4j2 appender, relying on the documented default, is exposed to man-in-the-middle interception of every log event. Spring AMQP 4.1.0 Spring AMQP 4.0.0 - 4.0.4 Spring AMQP 3.2.0 - 3.2.12 Spring AMQP 2.4.18 and earlier
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 27, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 27, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-59272
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | dcf2e128-44bd-42ed-91e8-88f912c1401d | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Ensure RabbitMQ uses a trusted TLS certificate.
- Update Spring AMQP to the latest version.
- Verify TLS configuration for log shipping.
- Reconfigure Log4j2 appender if necessary.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-59272.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-59272 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Any application shipping logs to RabbitMQ over TLS via the Log4j2 appender, relying on the documented default, is exposed to man-in-the-middle interception of every log event. Spring AMQP 4.1.0 Spring AMQP 4.0.0 - 4.0.4 Spring AMQP 3.2.0 - 3.2.12 Spring AMQP 2.4.18 and earlier Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/59xxx/CVE-2026-59272.json">CVE-2026-59272</a> Added Reference https://spring.io/security/cve-2026-59272