Players hosting their own game servers in Minecraft: Java Edition still need to install the 1.18.1 patch update to protect their server, but may have to take additional steps to patch the vulnerability fully.

If a third-party client or server has stated the patch has not been installed and the vulnerability still exists, avoid playing there for the time being

Players enjoying their time in third-party clients or servers in Minecraft: Java Edition will need to follow the advice and discretion of the third-party client or server if it's not automatically updated.

Regular Minecraft: Java Edition players only need to install the 1.18.1 patch update, which should automatically download and install whenever the game and Minecraft Launcher are both closed out and fully restarted.

The 1.18.1 patch update resolves this security flaw, but the steps needed to install it differ for some people Minecraft: Java Edition players Apparently, the exploit was discovered within Log4j, a commonly used logging library that can affect various servers in addition to Minecraft: Java Edition. Mojang Studios reportedly discovered a security vulnerability that could potentially comprise the computers playing it. You can find more information on the security vulnerability below. All Minecraft players, and especially game server hosts, are strongly encouraged to download this patch as soon as possible. However, Mojang also recently found a critical security vulnerability in Minecraft: Java Edition, which is resolved by this patch update. On Friday, the team released the Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 patch update to all players, which includes a handful of fixes and tweaks to improve the experience. Minecraft is never done, with Mojang Studios constantly working behind-the-scenes on improvements and additions.

All players should download this patch as soon as possible, while game server hosts may need to take extra steps.

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1 is now rolling out with its usual fix and a patch for the security flaw.The studio recently found a critical security vulnerability that affects Minecraft: Java Edition.

Mojang Studios has been working on a new patch update for Minecraft: Java Edition players.

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