CVE-2002-1929

PHP Arena paFileDB 1.1.3-3.0 - Cross-Site Scripting via Query String in Rate, Email, or Download Actions

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-1929. PoCs published by ersatz.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Arena paFileDB's 'Email to Friend' function. The PoC provides malicious URLs that inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the 'id' parameter in multiple actions (email, rate, download).

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pafiledb.php in PHP Arena paFileDB 1.1.3 through 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string in the (1) rate, (2) email, or (3) download actions.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ersatz · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21957

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Arena paFileDB's 'Email to Friend' function. The PoC provides malicious URLs that inject arbitrary JavaScript code via the 'id' parameter in multiple actions (email, rate, download).

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP Arena paFileDB (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6020
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6018
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10416.php
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6019
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/296387
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6J00Q0A5PK.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0191
EPSS Percentile 77.5%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
php_arena/pafiledb 1.1.3
php_arena/pafiledb 2.1.1
php_arena/pafiledb 3.0
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026