How severe is CVE-2007-5401?

CVE-2007-5401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5401?

CVE-2007-5401 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5401?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5401 published?

CVE-2007-5401 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5401

CVE-2007-5401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Layton Technology Helpbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Layton Technology Helpbox
Published: 2008-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadrequest.asp in Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary ASP files, related to not properly checking file extensions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5401?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadrequest.asp in Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary ASP files, related to not properly checking file extensions.
How severe is CVE-2007-5401?: CVE-2007-5401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5401?: CVE-2007-5401 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5401 published?: CVE-2007-5401 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:layton_technology:helpbox:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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