#VU53926 Path traversal in RoboHelp - CVE-2021-28588
Published: June 8, 2021 / Updated: June 11, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53926
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28588
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
RoboHelp
RoboHelp
Software vendor:
Adobe
Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.