#VU8235 Open redirect in RoboHelp


Published: 2017-09-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8235

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3105

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unprivileged attacker to redirect website visitors to external websites.

The weakness exists due to incorrect validation of redirected URL. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link and redirect the victim on potentially dangerous website.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in phishing attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RoboHelp: 6 - 2017.0.1


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/robohelp/apsb17-25.html


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.


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