Apache Batik prior to 1.16 allows RCE when loading untrusted SVG input
CVE-2022-41704

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Xml Graphics
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2022

Summary

A vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to run untrusted Java code from an SVG. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics prior to 1.16. It is recommended to update to version 1.16.

Affected Version(s)

Apache XML Graphics Batik <= 1.15

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/hplhx0o74jb7blj39fm4kw3ot...
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/25/2
mailing-list
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg0...
mailing-list

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This issue was independently reported by 4ra1n of Chaitin Tech and pwnull
.