CVE-2026-40853: Apache XML Graphics Batik · Cross-site Scripting
Affects Apache XML Graphics BatikSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 13:40 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
Thin evidence
One scorer or noneExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 11 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache XML Graphics Batikorg.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-svggen | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavenorg.apache.xmlgraphics/batik-svggenpkg:maven/org.apache.xmlgraphics/batik-svggenOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should upgrade Apache XML Graphics Batik to version 1.20, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-40853 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache XML Graphics Batik affecting versions up to 1.19. The issue arises from unencoded font metadata in the SVGFont component. Upgrading to version 1.20 resolves this vulnerability.