CVE-2020-11987
Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache Batik
CVE-2020-11987 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.2) in Apache Batik, published February 24, 2021. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 13.6%, the 96th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgbrowser 1.14.
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
8.2
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
CVE-2020-11987- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 6.4 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-918
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
CVE-2020-11987- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-0426 No score
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
EUVD-2022-0426- Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-2h63-qp69-fwvw
8.2
Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache Batik
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
GHSA-2h63-qp69-fwvw- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-918
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
8.2
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
CVE-2020-11987- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2020-11987
8.2
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2020-11987- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVGHSA-2h63-qp69-fwvw
8.2
Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache Batik
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
GHSA-2h63-qp69-fwvw- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-20, CWE-918
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2021-1134
5.3
batik security update
Batik is an inline templating engine for CoffeeScript, inspired by CoffeeKup, that lets you write your template directly as a CoffeeScript function.
Security Fix(es):
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.(CVE-2020-11987)
- Record
OESA-2021-1134- CVSS 3.1
- 5.3 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2020-11987
8.2
Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2020-11987- CVSS 3.1
- 8.2 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVCLSA-2026-1778633124 No score
TuxCare security update for org.apache.xmlgraphics (10 CVEs)
TuxCare rebuilt 27 org.apache.xmlgraphics packages to address 10 CVEs. Fixed in 1.7-tuxcare.1.
- Record
CLSA-2026-1778633124- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2021-0139 No score
Updated batik packages fix a security vulnerability
The Apache Batik library is vulnerable to SSRF via the NodePickerPanel that allow an attacker to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests (CVE-2020-11987).
- Record
MGASA-2021-0139- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2021-0168 No score
Updated batik packages fix security vulnerabilities
A flaw was found in the Apache Batik library, where it is vulnerable to a Server-Side Request Forgery attack (SSRF) via "xlink:href" attributes. This flaw allows an attacker to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system integrity (CVE-2019-17566).
The Apache Batik library is vulnerable to SSRF via the NodePickerPanel that allow an attacker to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests (CVE-2020-11987).
- Record
MGASA-2021-0168- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:12402-1 No score
xmlgraphics-batik-1.15-2.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the xmlgraphics-batik-1.15-2.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:12402-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2024:0777-1 No score
Security update for xmlgraphics-batik
This update for xmlgraphics-batik fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2017-5662: Fixed Apache Batik information disclosure vulnerability (bsc#1034675).
- CVE-2019-17566: Fixed SSRF vulnerability (bsc#1172961).
- CVE-2020-11987: Fixed Apache XML Graphics Batik SSRF vulnerability (bsc#1182748).
- CVE-2022-38398: Fixed information disclosure vulnerability (bsc#1203674).
- CVE-2022-38648: Fixed information disclosure vulnerability (bsc#1203673).
- CVE-2022-40146: Fixed information disclosure vulnerability (bsc#1203672).
- CVE-2022-41704: Fixed information disclosure vulnerability in Apache Batik (bsc#1204704).
- CVE-2022-42890: Fixed information disclosure vulnerability in Apache Batik (bsc#1204709).
- CVE-2022-44729: Fixed Server-Side Request Forgery.
- CVE-2022-44730: Fixed Server-Side Request Forgery.
Upgrade to version 1.17.
- Record
SUSE-SU-2024:0777-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-6117-1 No score
batik vulnerabilities
It was discovered that Apache Batik incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this to perform a cross site request forgery attack. (CVE-2019-17566, CVE-2020-11987, CVE-2022-38398, CVE-2022-38648)
It was discovered that Apache Batik incorrectly handled Jar URLs in some situations. A remote attacker could use this issue to access files on the server. (CVE-2022-40146)
It was discovered that Apache Batik allowed running untrusted Java code from an SVG. An attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-41704, CVE-2022-42890)
- Record
USN-6117-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
- apache batik
- debian linux
- fedoraproject fedora
- oracle agile engineering data management
- oracle banking apis
- oracle banking digital experience
- oracle communications application session controller
- oracle communications metasolv solution
- oracle communications offline mediation controller
- oracle enterprise repository
- oracle flexcube universal banking
- oracle fusion middleware mapviewer
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- oracle instantis enterprisetrack
- oracle insurance policy administration
- oracle product lifecycle analytics
- oracle retail back office
- oracle retail central office
- oracle retail order broker
- oracle retail order management system cloud service
- oracle retail point-of-service
- oracle retail returns management
- oracle weblogic server
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgbrowserMaven |
before 1.14 | 1.14 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-animTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-awt-utilTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-bridgeTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-codecTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-cssTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-domTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-extTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-extensionTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-extensionsTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-gui-utilTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-gvtTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-jsTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-parserTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-rasterizerTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-rasterizer-extTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-scriptTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-slideshowTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-squiggleTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-squiggle-extTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svg-domTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svggenTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgppTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-swingTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-transcoderTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-ttf2svgTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-utilTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-xmlTuxCare:Maven |
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1 | 1.7-tuxcare.1 |
batikDebian:12 |
before 1.14-1 | 1.14-1 |
batikDebian:13 |
before 1.14-1 | 1.14-1 |
batikDebian:14 |
before 1.14-1 | 1.14-1 |
batikDebian:10 |
before 1.10-2+deb10u3, plus listed versions 1.10-21.10-2+deb10u11.10-2+deb10u2 |
1.10-2+deb10u3 |
batikDebian:11 |
before 1.12-4+deb11u3, plus listed versions 1.12-41.12-4+deb11u11.12-4+deb11u2 |
1.12-4+deb11u3 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgbrowserMaven |
before 1.14, plus listed versions 1.101.111.121.131.91.9.1 |
1.14 |
batikMageia:8 |
before 1.14-1.1.mga8 | 1.14-1.1.mga8 |
batikMageia:7 |
before 1.13-1.3.mga7 | 1.13-1.3.mga7 |
batikopenEuler:20.03-LTS-SP1 |
before 1.10-6.oe1 | 1.10-6.oe1 |
xmlgraphics-batikSUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 |
before 1.17-2.7.1 | 1.17-2.7.1 |
batikUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
before 1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3+esm1, plus listed versions 1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu21.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.11.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.21.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3 |
1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3+esm1 |
batikUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
before 1.8-3ubuntu1+esm1, plus listed versions 1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu31.8-31.8-3ubuntu1 |
1.8-3ubuntu1+esm1 |
batikUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
before 1.10-2~18.04.1, plus listed versions 1.9-31.10-2~18.04 |
1.10-2~18.04.1 |
batikUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 1.12-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions 1.10-21.12-1 |
1.12-1ubuntu0.1 |
batikUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.16+dfsg-11.17+dfsg-1 |
None known |
batikUbuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.18+dfsg-2 |
None known |
batikUbuntu:26.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.18+dfsg-2build11.19-2 |
None known |
batikUbuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1.18+dfsg-21.18+dfsg-2build1 |
None known |
batikUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
before 1.14-1ubuntu0.2, plus listed versions 1.12-41.14-1 |
1.14-1ubuntu0.2 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb81088252e1e8c1efb99706631421f17038eb05%40%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52d03e373512ddd32f16b863f24c2e22f5a5ba2%40%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/W7EAYO5XIHD6OIEA3HPK64UDDBSLNAC5
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JEDID4DAVPECE6O4QQCSIS75BLLBUUAM
oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
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oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00021.html
security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-11
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00006.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11987
github.com/apache/xmlgraphics-batik/commit/0ef5b661a1f77772d1110877ea9e0287987098f6
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52d03e373512ddd32f16b863f24c2e22f5a5ba2@%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb81088252e1e8c1efb99706631421f17038eb05@%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/W7EAYO5XIHD6OIEA3HPK64UDDBSLNAC5
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JEDID4DAVPECE6O4QQCSIS75BLLBUUAM
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/BATIK-1284
github.com/advisories/GHSA-2h63-qp69-fwvw
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-11987
github.com/apache/xmlgraphics-batik
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2021-0139.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=28439
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/24/2
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2021-0168.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=26800
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/N3V3MJVGDUNTVPXXGYR335PZJJK7LDXC
openeuler.org/en/security/safety-bulletin/detail.html?id=openEuler-SA-2021-1134
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20240777-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1034675
bugzilla.suse.com/1172961
bugzilla.suse.com/1182748
bugzilla.suse.com/1203672
bugzilla.suse.com/1203673
bugzilla.suse.com/1203674
bugzilla.suse.com/1204704
bugzilla.suse.com/1204709
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-5662
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-17566
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-11987
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-38398
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-38648
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-40146
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-41704
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-42890
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-44729
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-44730
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-11987
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6117-1
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-11987
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-17566
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-38398
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-38648
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-40146
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-41704
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-42890