CVE-2007-5403

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a login. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2008-01-09 21:46 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.5 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2008-01-09 21:46 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:46 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Layton Technology Helpbox 3.7.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 3.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Partial

Availability

None

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