CVE-2022-44729

Name: CVE-2022-44729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:16:29.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44729 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache XML Graphics Batik.This issue affects Apache XML Graphics Batik: 1.16. On version 1.16, a malicious SVG could trigger loading external resources by default, causing resource consumption or in some cases even information disclosure. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17 or later.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache XML Graphics Batik.This issue affects Apache XML Graphics Batik: 1.16. On version 1.16, a malicious SVG could trigger loading external resources by default, causing resource consumption or in some cases even information disclosure. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17 or later.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hco2nw1typoorz33qzs0fcdx0ws6d6j2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00021.htmlMailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/22/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hco2nw1typoorz33qzs0fcdx0ws6d6j2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00021.htmlMailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44729?

How severe is CVE-2022-44729?

CVE-2022-44729 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44729?

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