Apache Batik DefaultScriptSecurity Server-Side Request Forgery Remote Code Execution Vulnerability [CVE-2022-40146]

CVE number – CVE-2022-40146

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Apache Batik.

Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.

The specific flaw exists within the DefaultScriptSecurity class.

The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a URI prior to accessing resources.

An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Apache has issued an update to correct this vulnerability.

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