CVE-2022-42890

Name: CVE-2022-42890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-25T17:15:57.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42890 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to run Java code from untrusted SVG via JavaScript. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics prior to 1.16. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to run Java code from untrusted SVG via JavaScript. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics prior to 1.16. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Batik	>= 1.0, < 1.16
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pkvhy0nsj1h1mlon008wtzhosbtxjwlyVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5264Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/pkvhy0nsj1h1mlon008wtzhosbtxjwlyVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5264Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42890?

How severe is CVE-2022-42890?

CVE-2022-42890 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42890?

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