What is CVE-2022-44729?

CVE-2022-44729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics Batik, classified under Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-08-22.

How severe is CVE-2022-44729?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-44729 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

SSRF in Apache XML Graphics Batik

CVE-2022-44729

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.

Vulnerability class: SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery)

Published 2023-08-22 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.009 (58.7th percentile), scored 2026-09-29.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 59th percentile — 58.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.009 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Apache XML Graphics Batik
Apache Software Foundation XML Graphics Batik — versions 1.16
Debian Linux — versions 10.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-918 — Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

nbxiglk0/nbxiglk0

References

xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html (Vendor Advisory)
lists.apache.org/thread/hco2nw1typoorz33qzs0fcdx0ws6d6j2 (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/2 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/4 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00021.html (Mailing List)
security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44729?: CVE-2022-44729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics Batik, classified under Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-08-22.
How severe is CVE-2022-44729?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-44729 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.