CVE-2008-2991 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Adobe RoboHelp Server via the Help Errors log.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2991?
CVE-2008-2991 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe RoboHelp Server 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the Help Errors log.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2991?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Robohelp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2991 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2008-2991 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2991 exists.
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- CVE-2021-42727 Adobe Bridge Buffer Overflow Arbitrary code execution
- CVE-2023-22272 ZDI-CAN-21309: Adobe RoboHelp Server resolveDistinguishedName LDAP Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8hv-5jw9-w467.