MyWebServer 1.0.2 Error Message cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in MyWebServer 1.0.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2002-1453. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MyWebServer 1.0.2 (Web Server). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MyWebServer 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to insert script and HTML via a long request followed by the malicious script, which is echoed back to the user in an error message.

The bug was discovered 08/14/2002. The weakness was presented 08/14/2002 by D4rkGr3y (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1453. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86455 (MyWebServer Long HTTP Request HTML Injection Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9861), Exploit-DB (21710), SecurityFocus (BID 5470†), OSVDB (6659†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12049†). See VDB-18727 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: D4rkGr3y
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1453 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18728
X-Force: 9861
SecurityFocus: 5470 - MyWebServer Long HTTP Request HTML Injection Vulnerability
OSVDB: 6659 - MyWebServer - Long HTTP Request - HTML Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 12049 - MyWebServer XSS via Long Request Followed By Malicious Script, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 00:14
Updated: 09/05/2025 18:14
Changes: 07/23/2014 00:14 (58), 06/21/2019 10:22 (3), 06/29/2025 08:02 (27), 09/05/2025 18:14 (3)
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