CVE-2022-42890
Apache Batik prior to 1.16 allows RCE via scripting
HIGH
7.5
CVSS Score
Published: October 25, 2022 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 05:05 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsDebian LinuxBatik
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Severity
HIGH7.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 3%
Description
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.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
References (5)
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/25/3Vendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pkvhy0nsj1h1mlon008wtzhosbtxjwlyMailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00038.htmlVendor AdvisoryThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5264CVSS
- Attack Vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- NONE
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- HIGH
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- NONE
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-918
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