CVE-2002-0266: Thunderstone Texis CGI script allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a request fo

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0266 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting texis. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Thunderstone Texis CGI script allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a request for a nonexistent file, which generates an error message that includes the full pathname.

Why this priority

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	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.5% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thunderstone software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-29 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thunderstone software texis DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy texis || rpm -q texis || texis --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison texis sudo apt install texis=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold texis

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

dnf --showduplicates list texis sudo dnf downgrade texis-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add texis

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: Thunderstone TEXIS 3.0 - 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-2002-0266?

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

Is CVE-2002-0266 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0266 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-2002-0266 affect?

CVE-2002-0266 affects texis. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Thunderstone Texis CGI script allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a request for a nonexistent file, which generates an error message that includes the full pathname.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0266?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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