QID 376027

QID 376027: Adobe RoboHelp Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB21-87)

RoboHelp is a help authoring tool (HAT)
Input validation vulnerability that could be used in a cross-site scripting attack
An arbitrary code executionvulnerability with CVE-2021-39858 has affected the product

Affected Versions:
Adobe RoboHelp RHS2020.0.1 and earlier versions

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
The QID checks for vulnerable versions of Adobe RoboHelp by checking the file version of "RoboHTML.exe".

Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 3.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • Solution
    Users are advised to follow the patch procedure provided by Adobe. Further more information can be obtained from APSB21-87

    CVEs related to QID 376027

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    APSB21-87 URL Logo helpx.adobe.com/security/products/robohelp-server/apsb21-87.html
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