CVE-2017-5662: apache software foundation apache batik

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-5662 is a high (CVSS 7.9) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache batik. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 18-04-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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 exploitable application is running. If the user is root a full compromise of the server - including confidential or sensitive files - would be possible. XXE can also be used to attack the availability of the server via denial of service as the references within a xml document can trivially trigger an amplification attack.

• CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity ReferenceThe product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.