CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0523: XSS

First published: Thu Feb 26 2009(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe RoboHelp Server 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, which is not properly handled when displaying the Help Errors log.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe RoboHelp=6
Adobe RoboHelp=7
Adobe RoboHelp=6
Adobe RoboHelp=7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0523?

    CVE-2009-0523 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0523?

    To fix CVE-2009-0523, upgrade to the latest patched version of Adobe RoboHelp Server or RoboHelp.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2009-0523?

    CVE-2009-0523 affects Adobe RoboHelp Server versions 6 and 7, as well as Adobe RoboHelp versions 6 and 7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0523?

    CVE-2009-0523 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into affected applications.

  • Can CVE-2009-0523 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0523 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted URLs that target the Help Errors log.

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