CVE-2002-0408: htcgibin.exe in Lotus Domino server 5.0.9a and earlier, when configured with the NoBanner setting, allows remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0408?

domino: upgrade to newer than 5.0.9a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0408 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0408 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0408 affect?

CVE-2002-0408 affects domino. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). htcgibin.exe in Lotus Domino server 5.0.9a and earlier, when configured with the NoBanner setting, allows remote attackers to determine the version number of the server via a request that generates an HTTP 500 error code, which leaks the ve

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0408?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0408 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting domino. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

htcgibin.exe in Lotus Domino server 5.0.9a and earlier, when configured with the NoBanner setting, allows remote attackers to determine the version number of the server via a request that generates an HTTP 500 error code, which leaks the version in a hard-coded error message.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lotus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-07-26 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lotus domino UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.9a

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.9a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.9a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade domino

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade domino

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2002-0408?

domino: upgrade to newer than 5.0.9a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0408 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0408 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-2002-0408 affect?

CVE-2002-0408 affects domino. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). htcgibin.exe in Lotus Domino server 5.0.9a and earlier, when configured with the NoBanner setting, allows remote attackers to determine the version number of the server via a request that generates an HTTP 500 error code, which leaks the ve

How urgent is CVE-2002-0408?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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