Apache Batik hardens SAXDocumentFactory validation (CVE-2026-90993)
Apache rates the issue moderate and cites BATIK-1399, with no versions, fix, or exploitation status.
XXE in Apache XML Graphics Batik through 1.19
Apache XML Graphics Batik through 1.19 has an XML external entity (XXE) flaw in document handling (SAXDocumentFactory). An attacker who can supply XML that an application parses with the affected Batik code can cause the parser to resolve external entities. Impact depends on how the embedding application uses Batik. Users of Batik 1.19 and earlier are affected.
What to do: Upgrade Apache XML Graphics Batik to 1.20, which fixes CVE-2026-90993.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache XML Graphics Batik | through 1.19 | 1.20 |
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XXE vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics Batik. This issue affects Apache XML Graphics Batik: through 1.19. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.20, which fixes the issue.
Apache rates the issue moderate and cites BATIK-1399, with no versions, fix, or exploitation status.
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