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Apache Batik prior to 1.16 allows RCE when loading untrusted SVG input

Type: advisorySources: OSV

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.

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CVEs
CVE-2022-41704
Confirmed fixed CVEs
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7 Nov 2026, 21:01 UTC · Revision 1

Source evidence

Apache Batik prior to 1.16 allows RCE when loading untrusted SVG input

core-osv · Original source

Published 25 Oct 2022, 00:00 UTC

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.

osv:CVE-2022-41704
Complete source record
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