Adobe RoboHelp Server <11.4 Path Traversal RCE
CVE-2023-22273 Published on November 17, 2023
ZDI-CAN-21307: Adobe RoboHelp Server OnPublishFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe RoboHelp Server versions 11.4 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to Remote Code Execution by an admin authenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-22273 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. 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-2023-22273 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-22273
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Affected Versions
Adobe RoboHelp:- Before and including RHS 11.4 is affected.
- Before and including rhs_11.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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