CVE-2007-5404 json
Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 generates different responses depending on whether or not a username is valid in a failed login attempt, which allows…
published 2008-01-09 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5380
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Layton HelpBox 3.7.1 generates different responses depending on whether or not a username is valid in a failed login attempt, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Exploit prediction
1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- secunia.com /secunia_research/2007-94/advisory/
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27187
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39544
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/27699
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5404
- NVD CVE-2007-5404
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