How severe is CVE-2012-4975?

CVE-2012-4975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4975?

CVE-2012-4975 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4975?

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

When was CVE-2012-4975 published?

CVE-2012-4975 was published on 2012-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4975

CVE-2012-4975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Layton Technology Helpbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Layton Technology Helpbox
Published: 2012-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

editrequestuser.asp in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary support-ticket data via a modified sys_request_id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4975?: editrequestuser.asp in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary support-ticket data via a modified sys_request_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-4975?: CVE-2012-4975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4975?: CVE-2012-4975 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4975 published?: CVE-2012-4975 was published on 2012-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:layton_technology:helpbox:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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