CVE-2002-0215: 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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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0215 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting agora.cgi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Agora.cgi 3.2r through 4.0 while in debug mode allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the agora.cgi file by requesting a non-existent .html file, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

Why this priority

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	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
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

2002-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 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 3/4 - Debug Mode Full Path Disclosure

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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-2002-0215?

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

Is CVE-2002-0215 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0215 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-2002-0215 affect?

CVE-2002-0215 affects agora.cgi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Agora.cgi 3.2r through 4.0 while in debug mode allows remote attackers to determine the full pathname of the agora.cgi file by requesting a non-existent .html file, which leaks the pathname in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0215?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2001-1199 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting vulnerability in agora.cgi for Agora 3.0a through 4.0g, when debug mode is enabled, allow

References

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