CVE-2012-4976
CVE-2012-4976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Layton Technology Helpbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Layton Technology Helpbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
selectawasset.asp in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allows remote attackers to discover ODBC database credentials via an element=sys_asset_id request, which is not properly handled during construction of an error page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4976?
- selectawasset.asp in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allows remote attackers to discover ODBC database credentials via an element=sys_asset_id request, which is not properly handled during construction of an error page.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4976?
- CVE-2012-4976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4976 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4976?
- CVE-2012-4976 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4976?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4976 published?
- CVE-2012-4976 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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