CVE-2018-10832 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can read local files by tricking a user into opening a crafted XML project or automation file in ModbusPal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-10832?
CVE-2018-10832 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10832?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Modbuspal Project Modbuspal.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10832?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10832 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-10832 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10832 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fhqh-5c3v-xg77.