CVE-2021-28588

Adobe RoboHelp Server folderId Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: June 28, 2021 at 02:13 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:46 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorRoboHelp Server

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 6%

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

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v ≤ 2019.0.9

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-660/

CVSS

8.8HIGHadobe
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-22

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