CVE-2002-1008: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in PowerBASIC urlcount.cgi, as included in Lil' HTTP web server, allows rem

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1008 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lil http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: summit computer networks

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

summit computer networks lil http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1 · 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lil-http-server || rpm -q lil-http-server || lil-http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lil-http-server sudo apt install lil-http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold lil-http-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list lil-http-server sudo dnf downgrade lil-http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add lil-http-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Summit Computer Networks Lil' HTTP Server 2 - 'URLCount.cgi' HTML Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1008?

lil http server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1008 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1008 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1008 affect?

CVE-2002-1008 affects lil http server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2002-1008?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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