Server-Side Request Forgery in Apache Batik Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2020-11987

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Batik
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-11987?

Apache Batik version 1.13 is susceptible to a server-side request forgery attack due to inadequate input validation in the NodePickerPanel component. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious argument, compelling the server to execute unintended GET requests. This flaw could lead to unauthorized actions and potentially expose sensitive information, making it critical for users to update to secure versions to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Batik Apache Batik 1.13

References

https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb8...
mailing-list
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52...
mailing-list

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-11987 : Server-Side Request Forgery in Apache Batik Affects Multiple Versions