CVE-2016-7891 (GCVE-0-2016-7891)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-12-15 06:31 – Updated: 2024-08-06 02:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CWE
- Cross Site Scripting
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94878 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/robohel… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037456 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Adobe RoboHelp 2015.0.3 and earlier, RoboHelp 11 and earlier |
Affected:
Adobe RoboHelp 2015.0.3 and earlier, RoboHelp 11 and earlier
|
Date Public
2016-12-14 00:00
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