CVE-2002-1009

Lil' HTTP Server - Cross-Site Scripting via Name or E-mail Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-1009. PoCs published by Matthew Murphy.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lil' HTTP server via the 'pbcgi.cgi' script. The attacker crafts a malicious URL with embedded JavaScript, which executes in the victim's browser when accessed.

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in PowerBASIC pbcgi.cgi, as included in Lil' HTTP web server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script in other web browsers via the (1) "Name" or (2) "E-mail" parameters.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Matthew Murphy · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21611

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Lil' HTTP server via the 'pbcgi.cgi' script. The attacker crafts a malicious URL with embedded JavaScript, which executes in the victim's browser when accessed.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Lil' HTTP server (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit the crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9548.php
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5211
Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0112.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0702
EPSS Percentile 93.3%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
summit_computer_networks/lil_http_server 2.1
summit_computer_networks/lil_http_server 2.2
Published Oct 04, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026