A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Helpbox (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the file selectrequestlink.asp. The manipulation of the argument sys_request_id with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 04/15/2004. The weakness was published 07/21/2004 by Noam Rathaus (Website). The advisory is shared at securiteam.com. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 97 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:selectrequestlink.asp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (16772). Similar entries are available at 23433, 82117, 82118 and 82119.

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