CVE-2023-22272
📛 CVE Title
ZDI-CAN-21309: Adobe RoboHelp Server resolveDistinguishedName LDAP Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
Adobe RoboHelp Server versions 11.4 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure by an unauthenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- adobe
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-20 - Reserved
- 2022-12-19
- Published
- 2023-11-17 13:52 UTC
- Last updated
- 2024-09-04 21:42 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/22xxx/CVE-2023-22272.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-22272 — ZDI-CAN-21309: Adobe RoboHelp Server resolveDistinguishedName LDAP Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-26436 - Assigner
- adobe
- Published
- Nov 17, 2023, 12:52:30 PM
- Updated
- Sep 4, 2024, 7:42:40 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.3500
- Vendors
- Adobe
- Products
-
RoboHelp (0 ≤RHS 11.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-hph3-qw97-9mfg
ENISA description: Adobe RoboHelp Server versions 11.4 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure by an unauthenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | RoboHelp |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
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Remediations (16)
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web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
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2026-06-04 23:22 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
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2026-06-04 23:22 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-06-04 23:22 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
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2026-06-04 23:22 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
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2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Establish and maintain open communication channels with third-party vendors to stay informed about their patch management process. For software vendors, consider integrating a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) into products to reduce the amount of time for vulnerability remediation . An SBOM is a formal record of components used to build software.
2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
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2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Remove Legacy Software: Use Case: Disable or remove older versions of software that no longer receive updates or security patches (e.g., legacy Java, Adobe Flash). Implementation: A company removes Flash Player from all employee systems after it has reached its end-of-life date.
2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
Three critical vulnerabilities have been disclosed in n8n, the popular open-source workflow automation platform, any one of which could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) or read arbitrary files from the host server.
2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:jetpack.com
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2026-05-22 05:48 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-22272.json.
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