XXE in Apache Batik
CVE-2017-5662
In Apache Batik before 1.9, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses batik can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown depend on the user context in which the exp…
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.014 (81.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Batik
- Apache Software Foundation Batik — versions before 1.9
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- security@apache.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- security@apache.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5662?
- CVE-2017-5662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Batik, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2017-04-18.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5662?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-5662 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.