CVE-2018-10832

Public Exploit

Description

ModbusPal 1.6b is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. Projects are saved as .xmpp files and automations can be exported as .xmpa files, both XML-based, which are vulnerable to XXE injection. Sending a crafted .xmpp or .xmpa file to a user, when opened/imported in ModbusPal, will return the contents of any local files to a remote attacker.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147573/ModbusPal-1.6b-XML-External-Entity-Injection.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44607/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10832?
CVE-2018-10832 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-10832?
To fix CVE-2018-10832, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-10832 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-10832 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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