CVE-2019-17566

Name: CVE-2019-17566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T18:15:12.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 10.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.. EPSS estimates a 10.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

10.74%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Batik	< 1.13
Oracle	Api Gateway	11.1.2.4.0
Oracle	Business Intelligence	5.5.0.0.0
Oracle	Business Intelligence	5.9.0.0.0
Oracle	Business Intelligence	12.2.1.3.0
Oracle	Business Intelligence	12.2.1.4.0
Oracle	Communications Application Session Controller	3.9m0p2
Oracle	Communications Metasolv Solution	>= 6.3.0, <= 6.3.1
Oracle	Communications Offline Mediation Controller	12.0.0.3.0
Oracle	Enterprise Repository	11.1.1.7.0
Oracle	Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure	>= 8.0.6, <= 8.1.0
Oracle	Fusion Middleware Mapviewer	12.2.1.4.0
Oracle	Hospitality Opera 5	5.5
Oracle	Hospitality Opera 5	5.6
Oracle	Hyperion Financial Reporting	11.1.2.4
Oracle	Hyperion Financial Reporting	11.2.5.0
Oracle	Instantis Enterprisetrack	>= 17.1, <= 17.3
Oracle	Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools	< 9.2.4.0
Oracle	Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools	9.2.4.2
Oracle	Retail Integration Bus	15.0.3
Oracle	Retail Order Broker	15.0
Oracle	Retail Order Broker	16.0
Oracle	Retail Order Management System Cloud Service	19.5
Oracle	Retail Point-Of-Service	14.1
Oracle	Retail Returns Management	14.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rab94fe68b180d2e2fba97abf6fe1ec83cff826be25f86cd90f047171%40%3Ccommits.myfaces.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcab14a9ec91aa4c151e0729966282920423eff50a22759fd21db6509%40%3Ccommits.myfaces.apache.org%3E
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rab94fe68b180d2e2fba97abf6fe1ec83cff826be25f86cd90f047171%40%3Ccommits.myfaces.apache.org%3E
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcab14a9ec91aa4c151e0729966282920423eff50a22759fd21db6509%40%3Ccommits.myfaces.apache.org%3E
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17566?

How severe is CVE-2019-17566?

CVE-2019-17566 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17566?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST