Apache Batik prior to 1.16 allows RCE via scripting
CVE-2022-42890

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 Java code from untrusted SVG via JavaScript. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics prior to 1.16. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.16.

Affected Version(s)

Apache XML Graphics Batik <= 1.15

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/pkvhy0nsj1h1mlon008wtzhos...
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/25/3
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 Y4tacker and 4ra1n of Chaitin Tech
.