Vulnerability identifier: #VU13180

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5662

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Batik
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to conduct XXE-attack on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper restriction of XML external entity references. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted xml document to gain access to arbitrary files or conduct amplification attack to cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.9.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Batik: 1.6 - 1.8

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External links
http://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.