# CVE-2022-42890: libbatik-java: A vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to run Java code from untrusted SVG via JavaScript

CVE-2022-42890 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libbatik-java 1.10-2~18.04.1, released October 25, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-42890
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0336
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 25, 2022

## Description

A vulnerability in Batik of Apache XML Graphics allows an attacker to run Java code from untrusted SVG via JavaScript. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics prior to 1.16. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.16.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | batik Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.16+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-42890](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-42890.md) | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Linux | batik Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.16+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-42890](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-42890.md) | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Linux | batik Debian 14 | 1.16+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-42890](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-42890.md) | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Linux | libbatik-java Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.10-2~18.04.1 | [libbatik-java 1.10-2~18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libbatik-java-1.10-2-18.04.1.md) | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Linux | libbatik-java Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.12-1ubuntu0.1 | [libbatik-java 1.12-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libbatik-java-1.12-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Linux | libbatik-java Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.14-1ubuntu0.2 | [libbatik-java 1.14-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libbatik-java-1.14-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Oct 25, 2022 |

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