Https (secure) lightbox login on a http page

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Is it possible, while being PCI compliant, to have a lightbox popup login that is secure (https) on a non-secure page (http)? If so, would it show the proper security icons/locks on the page?

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This is vulnerable for multiple reasons. An attacker can just use SSLStrip to remove the https login and MITM the password.

Also why are you just using HTTPS for login? It should be used for the entire life of the session or or its completely and totally useless. You are violating OWASP A9 and this can be exploited with Firesheep.