How severe is CVE-2023-22273?

CVE-2023-22273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22273?

CVE-2023-22273 affects Adobe Robohelp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22273?

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

When was CVE-2023-22273 published?

CVE-2023-22273 was published on 2023-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22273

CVE-2023-22273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Robohelp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Adobe Robohelp Server
Published: 2023-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe RoboHelp Server versions 11.4 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to Remote Code Execution by an admin authenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22273?: Adobe RoboHelp Server versions 11.4 and earlier are affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to Remote Code Execution by an admin authenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2023-22273?: CVE-2023-22273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22273?: CVE-2023-22273 affects Adobe Robohelp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-22273 published?: CVE-2023-22273 was published on 2023-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/robohelp-server/apsb23-53.html

Affected products (1)

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

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