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CVE-2026-90993

SeverityNot scored
WeaknessXML external entity (XXE) (CWE-611)
Published11 Nov 2026
Updated12 Nov 2026

Published 2 days ago. NVD often adds the list of affected products days or weeks after a CVE is published, and the other sources we check lag too. The scope and status here may change.

Description

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.

Exploitation status

No public exploit

No exploit has been reported in the sources we check.

  • CISA KEV not listed
  • VulnCheck KEV not listed
  • CISA Vulnrichment no assessment published
  • Indexed PoC none indexed
  • EPSS 0.19% chance in 30 days

Waratek protection

Protected by Waratek

Waratek has a rule that blocks attacks on this vulnerability.

  • Protection full XXE
  • Action available security rule
  • Review automated Inferred
  • Record active
Decided by A vulnerability class already blocked by an ARMR security rule
Finding Protected by Waratek's ARMR xxe security rule, which blocks this class of attack at the JVM level without a rule written for this CVE specifically. The CVE's weakness is CWE-611: XML External Entity Reference.

How to mitigate CVE-2026-90993

Apply the vendor's fix. Until you can, Waratek RASP blocks exploitation with its XXE rule. It runs inside the Java application, with no code changes.

Waratek RASP Runtime protection for Java applications

References

URLTags
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/BATIK-1399
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/cnl5g2os5w048h32x50v1xgjnyo8y6vs
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/11/20

Timeline

Published2026-11-11By the CVE Program.
NVD record modified2026-11-12NVD's own last-modified date for this record.