CVE-2007-5402 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 9 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters, allowing unauthorized data access and modification in Layton HelpBox.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-5402?

CVE-2007-5402 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sys_request_id parameter to editrequestenduser.asp; and allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (2) the oldpassword parameter to writepwdenduser.asp, and the sys_request_id parameter to (3) changerequeststatus.asp, (4) editrequestuser.asp, (5) requestcommentsuser.asp, and (6) useractions.asp, different vectors than CVE-2004-2551.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Layton Technology Helpbox.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5402 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-2007-5402 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5402 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vg87-788x-wc87.