VDB-209312 · CVE-2022-38648 · Nessus 242417

Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14 server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-38648. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to fetch external resources. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14.

The weakness was disclosed 09/22/2022. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-38648 since 08/22/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/05/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242417 (Debian dla-4243 : libbatik-java - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (242417). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

XML Graphics Batik

Version

1.14

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 242417
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4243 : libbatik-java - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/22/2022 🔍
09/22/2022 +31 days 🔍
09/22/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/05/2025 +1140 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38648 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38648
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-209312

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2022 18:47
Updated: 11/05/2025 09:40
Changes: 09/22/2022 18:47 (37), 10/22/2022 11:05 (11), 07/21/2025 22:00 (16), 11/05/2025 09:40 (1)
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