CVE-2021-28588

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.21%

Last modified

CVE-2021-28588 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 6.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
6.21%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeRobohelp Server<= 2019.0.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28588?
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.
How severe is CVE-2021-28588?
CVE-2021-28588 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28588?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST