CVE-2021-28588 is a vulnerability in Adobe Robohelp Server
Published on June 28, 2021
Adobe RoboHelp Server folderId Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-28588 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software 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 software 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.
CVE-2021-28588 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-28588
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Affected Versions
Adobe RoboHelp Server:- Version unspecified, <= 2019.0.9 is affected.
- Version unspecified, <= None is affected.
Exploit Probability
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