CVE-2002-1008 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script in other browsers via a crafted request to urlcount.cgi in Lil' HTTP web server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1008?
CVE-2002-1008 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in PowerBASIC urlcount.cgi, as included in Lil' HTTP web server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script in other web browsers via a request to urlcount.cgi that contains the script, which is not filtered when the REPORT capability prints the original request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Summit Computer Networks Lil Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2002-1008 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1008 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph29-776v-p2w9.