How severe is CVE-2009-3068?

CVE-2009-3068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3068?

CVE-2009-3068 affects Adobe Robohelp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3068?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3068 published?

CVE-2009-3068 was published on 2009-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3068

CVE-2009-3068 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Robohelp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Adobe Robohelp Server
Published: 2009-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the RoboHelpServer Servlet (robohelp/server) in Adobe RoboHelp Server 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a Java Archive (.jsp) file during a PUBLISH action, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the robohelp/robo/reserved/web directory under its sessionid subdirectory, as demonstrated by the vd_adobe module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.7 through 8.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3068?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the RoboHelpServer Servlet (robohelp/server) in Adobe RoboHelp Server 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a Java Archive (.jsp) file during a PUBLISH action, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the robohelp/robo/reserved/web directory under its sessionid subdirectory, as demonstrated by the vd_adobe module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.7 through 8.11.
How severe is CVE-2009-3068?: CVE-2009-3068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3068?: CVE-2009-3068 affects Adobe Robohelp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3068 published?: CVE-2009-3068 was published on 2009-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp_server:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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