[SCA] Security upgrade @org.apache.logging.log4j:log4j-core from 2.7 to 2.25.4

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This is a PR from Snyk, initiated by the Security team, to fix 2 vulnerabilities in the dependencies of this project.

Snyk changed the following file(s):

• todolist-goof/todolist-web-struts/pom.xml

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[gwnlng]

This is a significant upgrade from version 2.7 to 2.25.4, which introduces several breaking changes and requires a Java runtime update.

Key Changes:

• Java Version Requirement: The minimum required Java version has been increased. Log4j 2.7 required Java 7, while versions 2.12.1 and later require Java 8. Your environment must be running on Java 8 or newer.

• Configuration Changes:

  • Timestamp Format: The XML, JSON, and YAML formats no longer use the timeMillis attribute as of version 2.11.0. They now use an Instant element with epochSecond and nanoOfSecond attributes.
  • Property Names: As of version 2.24.0, the configuration properties subsystem is stricter and only accepts official or normalized property names.
  • Scripting and Remote Configuration: Since version 2.17.2, enabling scripting or loading remote configurations via protocols other than HTTPS requires explicit system property configuration for security reasons.

• Dependency and Module Changes:

  • SLF4J Binding: If you use SLF4J, you may need to update your SLF4J binding dependency. Log4j now provides different artifacts for SLF4J 1.7.x and newer versions (e.g., log4j-slf4j18-impl).
  • Removed Modules: The log4j-mongodb3, log4j-flume-ng, and log4j-kubernetes modules are no longer part of the main project and must be managed as separate dependencies.

• API Changes:

  • SSL Configuration: The API for SSL configuration has been updated to use a PasswordProvider instead of a String for passwords to enhance security.

Recommendation:

Given the mandatory Java version upgrade and multiple configuration changes, this upgrade carries a medium risk. Developers should:

1. Ensure the project is running on Java 8 or a later version.
2. Thoroughly review and test their Log4j configuration files for compatibility with the new version.
3. Update any dependencies for removed modules or SLF4J bindings as needed.
4. Check for usage of the SSL configuration API and update it to use PasswordProvider.

Source: Apache Log4j Release Notes

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