CVE-2004-2551 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands to create accounts and read, modify, or delete backend database data in Layton HelpBox.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-2551?
CVE-2004-2551 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2551?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Layton Technology Helpbox.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2551?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2551 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2004-2551 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2551 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqf6-wpgm-m6gf.