CVE-2018-1000629: Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied i

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-1000629 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting v2i hub. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by api/SystemConfigActions.php?action=add and the index.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the parameterName or _login_username parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker co

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: battelle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-28 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

battelle v2i hub DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy v2i-hub || rpm -q v2i-hub || v2i-hub --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison v2i-hub sudo apt install v2i-hub=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold v2i-hub

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

dnf --showduplicates list v2i-hub sudo dnf downgrade v2i-hub-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add v2i-hub

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-2018-1000629?

v2i hub: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000629 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000629 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-2018-1000629 affect?

CVE-2018-1000629 affects v2i hub. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Battelle V2I Hub 2.5.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by api/SystemConfigActions.php?action=add and the index.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000629?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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