CVE-2001-1199: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in agora.cgi for Agora 3.0a through 4.0g, when debug mode is enabled, allow

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1199 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting agora.cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in agora.cgi for Agora 3.0a through 4.0g, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute Javascript on other clients via the cart_id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	8.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: steve kneizys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-17 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

steve kneizys agora.cgi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2 · 3.2a · 3.2b · 3.2c · 3.2d · 3.2e · 3.2f · 3.2g

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy agora.cgi || rpm -q agora.cgi || agora.cgi --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison agora.cgi sudo apt install agora.cgi=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold agora.cgi

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

dnf --showduplicates list agora.cgi sudo dnf downgrade agora.cgi-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add agora.cgi

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: Agora.CGI 3.x/4.0 - Debug Mode Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2001-1199?

agora.cgi: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1199 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1199 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-2001-1199 affect?

CVE-2001-1199 affects agora.cgi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in agora.cgi for Agora 3.0a through 4.0g, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute Javascript on other clients via the cart_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1199?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2002-0215 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Agora.cgi 3.2r through 4.0 while in debug mode allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the a

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