Vulnerability · Published Aug 22, 2023 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2022-44729Apache XML Graphics Batik: Information disclosure vulnerability
High 7.1
In plain English
A high-severity server-side request forgery in Apache XML Graphics Batik from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 60% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache XML Graphics Batik.This issue affects Apache XML Graphics Batik: 1.16. On version 1.16, a malicious SVG could trigger loading external resources by default, causing resource consumption or in some cases even information disclosure. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17 or later.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | batik | 1.16+dfsg-1+deb12u1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Debian:13 | batik | 1.17+dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Debian:14 | batik | 1.17+dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Maven | org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-bridge | 1.17 | GHSA-gq5f-xv48-2365 |
| Maven | org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgrasterizer | 1.17 | GHSA-gq5f-xv48-2365 |
| Maven | org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-transcoder | 1.17 | GHSA-gq5f-xv48-2365 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | batik | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | batik | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | batik | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | batik | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-44729 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | batik | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-44729 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache XML Graphics Batik | 1.16 |
Weakness: CWE-918
References
- https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/hco2nw1typoorz33qzs0fcdx0ws6d6j2 vendor-advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/4
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00021.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11