CVE-2006-3328: new_ticket.cgi in Hostflow 2.2.1-15 allows remote attackers to steal and replay authentication credentials via

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3328 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting hostflow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

new_ticket.cgi in Hostflow 2.2.1-15 allows remote attackers to steal and replay authentication credentials via an IMG tag in the desc parameter ("Ticket Description" field) that points to a URL that captures referer URLs, possibly due to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability or a leak of credentials in referer URLs.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: starflow software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-30 23:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

starflow software hostflow DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.1.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.1.15

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.1.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hostflow sudo apt install hostflow=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1.15> sudo apt-mark hold hostflow

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

dnf --showduplicates list hostflow sudo dnf downgrade hostflow-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1.15> sudo dnf versionlock add hostflow

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-3328?

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

Is CVE-2006-3328 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3328 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-2006-3328 affect?

CVE-2006-3328 affects hostflow. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). new_ticket.cgi in Hostflow 2.2.1-15 allows remote attackers to steal and replay authentication credentials via an IMG tag in the desc parameter ("Ticket Description" field) that points to a URL that captures referer URLs, possibly due to a

How urgent is CVE-2006-3328?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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