GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm — batik
GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm is a security vulnerability in org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik. 1 public exploit reference exists, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Improper Input Validation in Apache Batik
EPSS Exploitation Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.
Real-World Exposure
org.apache.xmlgraphics:batikReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the SVG to (1) PNG and (2) JPG conversion classes in Apache Batik 1.x before 1.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a crafted SVG file.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik | ≥ 1.0&&< 1.8 | 1.8org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik:1.8 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik to 1.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 Security's impact-aware SCA analyses which vulnerable code paths your application actually calls, so a match like GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm can be triaged on real exposure rather than presence alone.
Tailored to GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Fixing This On Your OS
If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.
| Product | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss BPMS 6.1 | batik | RHSA-2016:0042 |
| Red Hat JBoss BPMS 6.2 | batik | RHSA-2015:2560 |
| Red Hat JBoss BRMS 6.1 | batik | RHSA-2016:0041 |
| Red Hat JBoss BRMS 6.2 | batik | RHSA-2015:2559 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm in your dependencies?
O3 Security finds GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm across Maven dependencies, including transitive ones, and its impact-aware SCA ranks findings by whether your code actually calls the vulnerable path.