CVE-2021-28588

Published: Jun 28, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Adobe RoboHelp Server version 2019.0.9 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability when parsing a crafted HTTP POST request. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Affected (1)

Products: Adobe: Robohelp Server

1 product

Robohelp Server

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Robohelp Server	Up to 2019.0.9

Related CWEs

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (2)

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-660/

Source: psirt@adobe.com

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-660/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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