CVE-2006-0211: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forgotPassword.asp in Helm Hosting Control Panel 3.2.8 and earlier

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0211 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting helm hosting control panel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forgotPassword.asp in Helm Hosting Control Panel 3.2.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the txtEmailAddress parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: helm hosting

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-14 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.2.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy helm-hosting-control-panel || rpm -q helm-hosting-control-panel || helm-hosting-control-panel --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison helm-hosting-control-panel sudo apt install helm-hosting-control-panel=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.8> sudo apt-mark hold helm-hosting-control-panel

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

dnf --showduplicates list helm-hosting-control-panel sudo dnf downgrade helm-hosting-control-panel-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.8> sudo dnf versionlock add helm-hosting-control-panel

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: Web Host Automation Ltd. Helm 3.2.8 - 'ForgotPassword.asp' 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-2006-0211?

helm hosting control panel: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0211 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0211 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-2006-0211 affect?

CVE-2006-0211 affects helm hosting control panel. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in forgotPassword.asp in Helm Hosting Control Panel 3.2.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the txtEmailAddress parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0211?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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