CVE-2006-6380: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.asp in Ultimate HelpDesk allows remote attackers to inject a

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2006-6380 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ultimate helpdesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.asp in Ultimate HelpDesk allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ultimate helpdesk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-07 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultimate-helpdesk || rpm -q ultimate-helpdesk || ultimate-helpdesk --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Ultimate HelpDesk - Cross-Site Scripting / Local File 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-2006-6380?

ultimate helpdesk: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6380 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6380 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-2006-6380 affect?

CVE-2006-6380 affects ultimate helpdesk. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.asp in Ultimate HelpDesk allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6380?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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