Since the Log4Shell disclosure in December 2021, organizations have invested significant engineering time and budget to patch their Java ecosystems and avoid major security incidents. Concern grew as reports of supply chain attacks rose 59% after the vulnerability became public. In Q1 2022 alone, more than 200 high‑risk vulnerabilities were identified in third‑party Java components, affecting thousands of contributors. Failing to detect and patch these known issues leaves companies exposed to breaches, operational risk and reputational damage across their Java environments.

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