Vulnerability identifier: #VU52186

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21070

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RoboHelp
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way the application handles inclusion of libraries. A local user can place a malicious file into the same directory as the file, associated with the application, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RoboHelp: 2019.0.1 - 2020.3

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/robohelp/apsb21-20.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.