How severe is CVE-2012-0765?

CVE-2012-0765 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0765 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0765?

CVE-2012-0765 primarily affects Adobe Robohelp. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0765?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0765 published?

CVE-2012-0765 was published on 2012-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0765

CVE-2012-0765 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Robohelp
Published: 2012-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adobe RoboHelp 8 and 9 for Word allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, related to certain .htm files in (1) template_stock and (2) template_csh directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0765?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adobe RoboHelp 8 and 9 for Word allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, related to certain .htm files in (1) template_stock and (2) template_csh directories.
How severe is CVE-2012-0765?: CVE-2012-0765 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0765 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0765?: CVE-2012-0765 primarily affects Adobe Robohelp. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0765?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0765 published?: CVE-2012-0765 was published on 2012-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:9.0.0.228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:9.0.1.232:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:robohelp:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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