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CVE-2007-5403

3.5 · LOW

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Forename, (2) Surname, (3) Telephone,…

Published Jan 9, 2008layton_technologyCWE-79EPSS 1.08%

Overview

CVE-2007-5403 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting layton_technology helpbox. It was published on January 9, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Forename, (2) Surname, (3) Telephone, and (4) Fax fields to writeenduserenduser.asp; the (5) Filter field to statsrequestypereport.asp; and the (6) sys_request_id parameter to requestattach.asp; and allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (7) Asset, (8) Location, and (9) Problem fields to editrequestenduser.asp; the (10) Asset, (11) Asset Location, (12) Problem Desc, and (13) Solution Desc fields to editrequestuser.asp; and the (14) End User and (15) Description fields to usersearchrequests.asp. NOTE: vectors 5 and 6 do not require authentication to exploit.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5403?

CVE-2007-5403 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting layton_technology helpbox. It was published on January 9, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-5403?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5403?

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.

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