CVE-2002-0733

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in thttpd 2.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL to a nonexistent page, which causes thttpd to insert the script into a 404 error message.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2002-q2/0155.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/#releasenotes
cve@mitrehttp://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/5holes1.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9029.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/5125
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4601
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2002-q2/0155.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/#releasenotes
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ifrance.com/kitetoua/tuto/5holes1.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9029.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/5125
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4601

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21422✓ verified
First seen Apr 25, 2002
ACME Labs thttpd 2.20 - Cross-Site Scripting
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0733?

CVE-2002-0733 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Cross-site scripting vulnerability in thttpd 2.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a URL to a nonexistent page, which causes thttpd to insert the script into a 404 error message.

When was CVE-2002-0733 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0733 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0733 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0733 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0733?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0733, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0733

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