Vulnerability identifier: #VU82290

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1280

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
RoboHelp
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
RoboHelp Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Adobe

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in Adobe RoboHelp when processing user-supplied input in URL passed after the # (hash). A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

The vulnerability can also be exploited via vectors involving templates and whstart.js, whcsh_home.htm files in WebHelp, wf_startpage.js and wf_startqs.htm files in FlashHelp, and WindowManager.dll file in RoboHelp Server.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RoboHelp: 6 - x5

RoboHelp Server: 6.0

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/cz/security/products/robohelp.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.