Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14 JAR Protocol server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14. Impacted is an unknown function of the component JAR Protocol Handler. Performing a manipulation results in server-side request forgery. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-38398. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14. This affects some unknown processing of the component JAR Protocol Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to load a url thru the jar protocol. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics Batik 1.14.

The weakness was presented 09/22/2022. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-38398 since 08/18/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (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). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Nessus ID: 242417
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4243 : libbatik-java - security update

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08/18/2022 🔍
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11/05/2025 +1140 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38398 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38398
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-209313

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2022 18:55
Updated: 11/05/2025 09:40
Changes: 09/22/2022 18:55 (38), 10/22/2022 11:13 (11), 07/21/2025 22:00 (16), 11/05/2025 09:40 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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