How severe is CVE-2007-5403?

CVE-2007-5403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5403 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5403?

CVE-2007-5403 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5403?

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

When was CVE-2007-5403 published?

CVE-2007-5403 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5403

CVE-2007-5403 is a low-severity vulnerability in Layton Technology Helpbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Layton Technology Helpbox
Published: 2008-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5403?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-5403?: CVE-2007-5403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5403 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5403?: CVE-2007-5403 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5403?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5403 published?: CVE-2007-5403 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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