# CVE-2022-1231: plantuml: XSS via Embedded SVG in SVG Diagram Format in GitHub repositoryplantuml/plantuml prior to 1.2022.4

CVE-2022-1231 is fixed in plantuml on 1 platform, first by plantuml 1:1.2017.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, released April 15, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1231
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0196
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 15, 2022

## Description

XSS via Embedded SVG in SVG Diagram Format in GitHub repositoryplantuml/plantuml prior to 1.2022.4. Stored XSS in the context of thediagram embedder. Depending on the actual context, this ranges fromstealing secrets to account hijacking or even to code execution for examplein desktop applications. Web based applications are the ones most affected.Since the SVG format allows clickable links in diagrams, it is commonlyused in plugins for web based projects (like the Confluence plugin, etc.see https://plantuml.com/de/running).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | plantuml Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1:1.2020.2+ds-6 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-1231.md) | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Linux | plantuml Debian 14 | 1:1.2020.2+ds-6 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-1231.md) | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Linux | plantuml Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.2017.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [plantuml 1:1.2017.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-plantuml-1-1.2017.15-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Linux | plantuml Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:1.2018.13+ds-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [plantuml 1:1.2018.13+ds-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-plantuml-1-1.2018.13-ds-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Linux | plantuml Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:1.2020.2+ds-1ubuntu0.1 | [plantuml 1:1.2020.2+ds-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-plantuml-1-1.2020.2-ds-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Linux | plantuml Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1:1.2020.2+ds-3ubuntu1.1 | [plantuml 1:1.2020.2+ds-3ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-plantuml-1-1.2020.2-ds-3ubuntu1.1.md) | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Linux | plantuml Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 1:1.2020.2+ds-5ubuntu0.1 | [plantuml 1:1.2020.2+ds-5ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-plantuml-1-1.2020.2-ds-5ubuntu0.1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |

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