# CVE-2012-4974: Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to change the login context and gain privileges via a modified (1) loggedinenduser, (

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-12-12 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to change the login context and gain privileges via a modified (1) loggedinenduser, (2) loggedinendusername, (3) loggedinuserusergroup, (4) loggedinuser, or (5) loggedinusername cookie.

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/helpbox-login-bypass.html

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