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CVE-2004-2551

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Layton HelpBox 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the sys_comment_id parameter in editcommentenduser.asp, (2) the sys_s…

Published Dec 31, 2004layton_technologyEPSS 2.29%

Overview

CVE-2004-2551 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting layton_technology helpbox. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Layton HelpBox 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the sys_comment_id parameter in editcommentenduser.asp, (2) the sys_suspend_id parameter in editsuspensionuser.asp, (3) the table parameter in export_data.asp, (4) the sys_analgroup parameter in manageanalgrouppreference.asp, (5) the sys_asset_id parameter in quickinfoassetrequests.asp, (6) the sys_eusername parameter in quickinfoenduserrequests.asp, and the sys_request_id parameter in (7) requestauditlog.asp, (8) requestcommentsenduser.asp, (9) selectrequestapplytemplate.asp, and (10) selectrequestlink.asp, resulting in an ability to create a new HelpBox user account and read, modify, or delete data from the backend database.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from layton_technology. Update helpbox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/12118Refwww.osvdb.org/8170Refwww.osvdb.org/8171Refwww.osvdb.org/8172Refwww.osvdb.org/8173Refwww.osvdb.org/8174Refwww.osvdb.org/8175Refwww.osvdb.org/8176Refwww.osvdb.org/8177Refwww.osvdb.org/8178

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2551?

CVE-2004-2551 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting layton_technology helpbox. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-2551?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2551?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from layton_technology. Update helpbox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2551?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2551 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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