CVE-2018-17572: InfluxDB 0.9.5 has Reflected XSS in the Write Data module.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-17572?

influxdb: upgrade to newer than 0.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-17572 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17572 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-17572 affect?

CVE-2018-17572 affects influxdb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). InfluxDB 0.9.5 has Reflected XSS in the Write Data module.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-17572?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-17572 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting influxdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

InfluxDB 0.9.5 has Reflected XSS in the Write Data module.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: influxdata

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-02 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

influxdata influxdb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade influxdb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade influxdb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2018-17572?

influxdb: upgrade to newer than 0.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17572 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17572 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-2018-17572 affect?

CVE-2018-17572 affects influxdb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). InfluxDB 0.9.5 has Reflected XSS in the Write Data module.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17572?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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