CVE-2020-11987: Input Validation

Published Feb 24, 2021
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Updated

Apache Batik 1.13 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

Affected Software

44 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgbrowser<1.14
1.14
debian/batik<=1.10-2+deb10u1, <=1.12-4+deb11u2, <=1.12-4+deb11u1
1.10-2+deb10u31.16+dfsg-1+deb12u11.17+dfsg-1
ubuntu/batik<1.10-2~18.04.1
1.10-2~18.04.1
ubuntu/batik<1.12-1ubuntu0.1
1.12-1ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/batik<1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3+
1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3+
ubuntu/batik<1.8-3ubuntu1+
1.8-3ubuntu1+
redhat/batik<1.14
1.14
Apache Batik<=1.13
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Oracle Banking Apis=18.3
Oracle Banking Apis=19.1
Oracle Banking Apis=19.2
Oracle Banking Apis=20.1
Oracle Banking Apis=21.1
Oracle Banking Digital Experience=18.3
Oracle Banking Digital Experience=19.1
Oracle Banking Digital Experience=19.2
Oracle Banking Digital Experience=20.1
Oracle Banking Digital Experience=21.1
Oracle Communications Application Session Controller=3.9m0p3
Oracle Communications Metasolv Solution=6.3.0
Oracle Communications Metasolv Solution=6.3.1
Oracle Communications Offline Mediation Controller=12.0.0.3.0
Oracle Enterprise Repository=11.1.1.7.0
Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking>=14.1.0<=14.4.0
Oracle Fusion Middleware MapViewer=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack=17.1
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack=17.2
Oracle Instantis Enterprisetrack=17.3
Oracle Insurance Policy Administration>=11.0<=11.3.1
Oracle Retail Back Office=14.1
Oracle Retail Central Office=14.1
Oracle Retail Order Broker=15.0
Oracle Retail Order Broker=16.0
Oracle Retail Order Management System Cloud Service=19.5
Oracle Retail Point-of-Service=14.1
Oracle Retail Returns Management=14.1
Oracle Agile Engineering Data Management=6.2.1.0
Oracle Product Lifecycle Analytics=3.6.1
Oracle WebLogic Server=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle WebLogic Server=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebLogic Server=14.1.1.0.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgbrowser to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/batik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10-2+deb10u3Fixed in 1.16+dfsg-1+deb12u1Fixed in 1.17+dfsg-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/batik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10-2~18.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/batik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.12-1ubuntu0.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/batik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3+
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/batik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8-3ubuntu1+
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/batik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14

Event History

Feb 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 1, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 6, 2022
Advisory Published
08:35 PM
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:37 PM
Description

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-11987.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-11987?

The severity level of CVE-2020-11987 is high (8.2).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-11987?

The affected software for CVE-2020-11987 includes Apache Batik versions 1.7.ubuntu-8ubuntu2.14.04.3+, 1.8-3ubuntu1+, 1.10-2~18.04.1, 1.12-1ubuntu0.1, 1.14, 1.16+dfsg-1, 1.17+dfsg-1, and org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svgbrowser version 1.14.

4

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2020-11987?

CVE-2020-11987 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability in Apache Batik 1.13, caused by improper input validation by the NodePickerPanel. It allows an attacker to exploit the vulnerability and cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-11987?

To fix CVE-2020-11987, it is recommended to update to the patched versions of Apache Batik (1.10-2~18.04.1, 1.12-1ubuntu0.1) or apply the necessary security updates provided by the respective software vendors.

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