How severe is GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm?

GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm affects the following packages: org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm?

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.

How do I detect GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm in my Maven dependencies?

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.

How do I mitigate GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.

Is GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm?

GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 16.6%, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

When was GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

Improper Input Validation in Apache BatikGHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm

GHSA-wfw6-mmmp-87xm is a security vulnerability in org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2015-0250

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 6, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

16.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs97th percentile — riskier than 97% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik

Real-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

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik`	≥ 1.0&&< 1.8	1.8`org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik:1.8`

Affected Products

3 products · 5 configurations

Application

batikapache

≤ 1.7

range

ubuntu linuxcanonical

3 versions

12.0414.0414.10

Application

jboss enterprise brms platformredhat

≤ 6.1.2

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the SVG to (1) PNG and (2) JP…

seclists.orgNVDNov 2017

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
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
Cap what an attacker can consume: apply request size, rate and timeout limits in front of the affected component, and run it with memory and CPU limits so exhaustion degrades one worker rather than the whole service.

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.

Red HatModerate

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

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