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CVE-2019-17566

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache Batik

7.5 HighFix available

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. 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
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Exploit likelihood

10.9%Up 7.8 points since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 7.5

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Record
CVE-2019-17566
CVSS 3.1
7.5 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS 2.0
5.0 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Weakness
CWE-918
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Record
CVE-2019-17566
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-0963 No score

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Record
EUVD-2022-0963
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cmx4-p4v5-hmr5 7.5

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache Batik

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Record
GHSA-cmx4-p4v5-hmr5
CVSS 3.1
7.5 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-918
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 7.5

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Record
CVE-2019-17566
CVSS 3.1
7.5 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2019-17566 7.5

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. 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-2019-17566
CVSS 3.1
7.5 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVGHSA-cmx4-p4v5-hmr5 7.5

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache Batik

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Record
GHSA-cmx4-p4v5-hmr5
CVSS 3.1
7.5 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness
CWE-20, CWE-918
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2019-17566 7.5

Apache Batik is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the "xlink:href" attributes. 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-2019-17566
CVSS 3.1
7.5 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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-2021-0168 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-2020:0851-1 No score

Security update for xmlgraphics-batik

This update for xmlgraphics-batik fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2019-17566: Fixed a SSRF which might have allowed the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests (bsc#1172961).

This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15-SP1:Update update project.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2020:0851-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2020:1043-1 No score

Security update for xmlgraphics-batik

This update for xmlgraphics-batik fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2019-17566: Fixed a SSRF which might have allowed the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests (bsc#1172961).

This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15-SP1:Update update project. This update was imported from the openSUSE:Leap:15.1:Update update project.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2020:1043-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:11522-1 No score

xmlgraphics-batik-1.14-2.5 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the xmlgraphics-batik-1.14-2.5 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:11522-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2020:1800-1 No score

Security update for xmlgraphics-batik

This update for xmlgraphics-batik fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2019-17566: Fixed a SSRF which might have allowed the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests (bsc#1172961).
Record
SUSE-SU-2020:1800-1
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

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Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik
Maven
before 1.13
1.13
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-anim
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-awt-util
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-bridge
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-codec
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-css
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-dom
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-ext
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-extension
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-extensions
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-gui-util
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-gvt
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-js
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-parser
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-rasterizer
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-rasterizer-ext
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-script
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-slideshow
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-squiggle
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-squiggle-ext
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svg-dom
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svggen
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgpp
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-swing
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-transcoder
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-ttf2svg
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-util
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-xml
TuxCare:Maven
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
1.7 up to 1.7-tuxcare.1
1.7-tuxcare.1
batik
Debian:12
before 1.12-1.1
1.12-1.1
batik
Debian:13
before 1.12-1.1
1.12-1.1
batik
Debian:14
before 1.12-1.1
1.12-1.1
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik
Maven
before 1.13, plus listed versions
1.101.111.121.9.1
1.13
batik
Mageia:7
From an advisory covering 2 CVEs
before 1.13-1.3.mga7
1.13-1.3.mga7
xmlgraphics-batik
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP4
before 1.8-3.3.1
1.8-3.3.1
xmlgraphics-batik
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5
before 1.8-3.3.1
1.8-3.3.1
xmlgraphics-batik
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5
From an advisory covering 10 CVEs
before 1.17-2.7.1
1.17-2.7.1
batik
Ubuntu: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
batik
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS
before 1.8-3ubuntu1+esm1, plus listed versions
1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu31.8-31.8-3ubuntu1
1.8-3ubuntu1+esm1
batik
Ubuntu: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
batik
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
before 1.12-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions
1.10-21.12-1
1.12-1ubuntu0.1
batik
Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 7 CVEs
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
batik
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 7 CVEs
before 1.8-3ubuntu1+esm1, plus listed versions
1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu31.8-31.8-3ubuntu1
1.8-3ubuntu1+esm1
batik
Ubuntu:18.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 7 CVEs
before 1.10-2~18.04.1, plus listed versions
1.9-31.10-2~18.04
1.10-2~18.04.1
batik
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 7 CVEs
before 1.12-1ubuntu0.1, plus listed versions
1.10-21.12-1
1.12-1ubuntu0.1
batik
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 7 CVEs
before 1.14-1ubuntu0.2, plus listed versions
1.12-41.14-1
1.14-1ubuntu0.2
xmlgraphics-batik
openSUSE:Leap 15.1
before 1.9-lp151.6.3.1
1.9-lp151.6.3.1
xmlgraphics-batik
SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP1
before 1.9-bp151.2.3.1
1.9-bp151.2.3.1
xmgraphics-batik
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
before 1.14-2.5
1.14-2.5

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected, facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2019-17566 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Apache Batik, published June 22, 2020. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 10.9%, the 95th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik 1.13.

References

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