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CVE-2017-5662

In Apache Batik before 1.9, files lying on the filesystem of the server which uses batik can be revealed to arbitrary users who send maliciously formed SVG files. The file types that can be shown d...

Published: Apr 18, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSACWE-611
NVD MITRE
7.3CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
4.1%
Top 10.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache Batik

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:RS:UC:HI:NA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-611

Affected Products

org.apache.xmlgraphics:batikMavenOSS Libraries
Apache BatikApache Software Foundation
Mixed
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core
batikapache
Mixed
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core
mavenpackage-ecosystemOSS Libraries
apache software foundationoss-projectUSWeb & CMS Pluginsaka apache foundation
apacheoss-projectUSWeb & CMS Pluginsaka apache http server, apache httpd

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
Initial Access
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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5662
nvd.nist.gov
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2546
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2547
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Timeline

Published
Apr 18, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026

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