Vulnerability identifier: #VU68827

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42890

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Batik XML
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Apache Xmlgraphics

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows running Java classes via JavaScript. A remote user can use JavaScript to execute a Java class on the system and obtain its execution results.

Example:

Runtime.getRuntime().exec("xxx");

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Batik XML: 1.6.1 - 1.15

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/pkvhy0nsj1h1mlon008wtzhosbtxjwly
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/25/3
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00038.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5264

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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