CVE-2007-1280
CVE-2007-1280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Robohelp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Robohelp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe RoboHelp X5, 6, and Server 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL after a # (hash) in the URL path, as demonstrated using en/frameset-7.html, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving templates and (1) whstart.js and (2) whcsh_home.htm in WebHelp, (3) wf_startpage.js and (4) wf_startqs.htm in FlashHelp, or (5) WindowManager.dll in RoboHelp Server 6.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1280?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe RoboHelp X5, 6, and Server 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL after a # (hash) in the URL path, as demonstrated using en/frameset-7.html, and possibly other unspecified vectors involving templates and (1) whstart.js and (2) whcsh_home.htm in WebHelp, (3) wf_startpage.js and (4) wf_startqs.htm in FlashHelp, or (5) WindowManager.dll in RoboHelp Server 6.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1280?
- CVE-2007-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1280?
- CVE-2007-1280 primarily affects Adobe Robohelp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1280?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-1280 published?
- CVE-2007-1280 was published on 2007-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/35867
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25211
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-10.html
- http://www.devtarget.org/adobe-advisory-05-2007.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468360/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23878
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018020
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1714
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34181
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:x5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp_server:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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