CVE-2007-4240: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-4240: The check_logout function in class/auth.php in Help Center Live (hcl) 2.1.3a sends a redirect to the web br...

The check_logout function in class/auth.php in Help Center Live (hcl) 2.1.3a sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when administrative credentials are missing, which allows remote attackers to delete administrative users and have other unspecified impact via certain requests to (1) admin/departments.php, (2) admin/operators.php, and other unspecified scripts. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 14:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-4240 is an old Help Center Live flaw where the application redirects unauthenticated administrative requests but may continue processing them. A remote attacker could delete administrative users and cause other unspecified administrative impact. The source bundle does not identify a vendor patch or current exploitation. Exposure appears limited to organizations still running Help Center Live 2.1.3a with administrative scripts reachable by remote users. The bundle does not confirm affected later versions, supported releases, or current package names. Prioritize remediation if Help Center Live is internet-facing or supports customer service operations. The business risk is administrative account loss and possible control-plane compromise in an obsolete application. Mitigation focus: Check Help Center Live vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed releases.; Remove public access to the Help Center Live admin interface.; Restrict admin paths with network allowlists or stronger upstream access controls..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 04:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 8, 2007, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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helpcenterlive-http-security-bypass(35833)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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