Untrusted Java Code Exec via SVG in Apache Batik <1.16 (CVE-2022-41704)
CVE-2022-41704 Published on October 25, 2022
Apache Batik prior to 1.16 allows RCE when loading untrusted SVG input
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-41704 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a SSRF Vulnerability?
The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. By providing URLs to unexpected hosts or ports, attackers can make it appear that the server is sending the request, possibly bypassing access controls such as firewalls that prevent the attackers from accessing the URLs directly. The server can be used as a proxy to conduct port scanning of hosts in internal networks, use other URLs such as that can access documents on the system (using file://), or use other protocols such as gopher:// or tftp://, which may provide greater control over the contents of requests.
CVE-2022-41704 has been classified to as a SSRF vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache XML Graphics:- Version Batik, <= 1.15 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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