CWE
79 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7891: XSS

First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )

Adobe RoboHelp version 2015.0.3 and earlier, RoboHelp 11 and earlier have an input validation issue that could be used in cross-site scripting attacks.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe RoboHelp<=11.0
Adobe RoboHelp>=2015<=2015.0.3
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7891?

    CVE-2016-7891 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate impact if exploited.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7891?

    To fix CVE-2016-7891, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe RoboHelp that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-7891 have on users?

    CVE-2016-7891 may allow attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks, potentially compromising user data.

  • Which versions of Adobe RoboHelp are affected by CVE-2016-7891?

    Adobe RoboHelp 2015.0.3 and earlier, as well as RoboHelp 11 and earlier versions, are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7891.

  • Is CVE-2016-7891 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2016-7891 focuses specifically on input validation issues in Adobe RoboHelp and is not directly linked to other known vulnerabilities.

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