CVE-2002-0488: Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via she

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HIGH 10.0WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0488 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting linux directory penguin traceroute. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linux directory penguin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux directory penguin linux directory penguin traceroute DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linux-directory-penguin-traceroute || rpm -q linux-directory-penguin-traceroute || linux-directory-penguin-traceroute --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linux-directory-penguin-traceroute sudo apt install linux-directory-penguin-traceroute=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold linux-directory-penguin-traceroute

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

dnf --showduplicates list linux-directory-penguin-traceroute sudo dnf downgrade linux-directory-penguin-traceroute-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add linux-directory-penguin-traceroute

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.

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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-2002-0488?

linux directory penguin traceroute: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0488 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0488 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-2002-0488 affect?

CVE-2002-0488 affects linux directory penguin traceroute. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Linux Directory Penguin traceroute.pl CGI script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the host parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0488?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

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