CVE-2022-42890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics Batik, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via untrusted SVG files containing JavaScript. This affects versions prior to 1.16, and users are advised to upgrade immediately. The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a network-exploitable vulnerability with high impact on confidentiality, requiring no user interaction or privileges. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential for remote code execution warrants prompt remediation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.0, < 1.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:batik:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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