QID 354806

Date Published: 2023-03-08

QID 354806: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for batik : ALAS2-2023-1966

Apache batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the nodepickerpanel.
By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary get requests. (
( CVE-2020-11987) server-side request forgery (ssrf) vulnerability in batik of apache xml graphics allows an attacker to load a url thru the jar protocol.
This issue affects apache xml graphics batik 1.14. (
( CVE-2022-38398) server-side request forgery (ssrf) vulnerability in batik of apache xml graphics allows an attacker to fetch external resources.
( CVE-2022-38648) server-side request forgery (ssrf) vulnerability in batik of apache xml graphics allows an attacker to access files using a jar url.
( CVE-2022-40146) 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. (
( CVE-2022-41704) a vulnerability in batik of apache xml graphics allows an attacker to run java code from untrusted svg via javascript.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.16. (
( CVE-2022-42890)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-1966 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 354806

    CVE-2020-11987 | CVE-2022-42890 | CVE-2022-38398 | CVE-2022-41704 | CVE-2022-40146 | CVE-2022-38648 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-1966 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-1966.html
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