CVE-2018-10832

Name: CVE-2018-10832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-11T21:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10832 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 6.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.02%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Modbuspal Project	Modbuspal	1.6	B

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147573/ModbusPal-1.6b-XML-External-Entity-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44607/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147573/ModbusPal-1.6b-XML-External-Entity-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44607/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10832?

How severe is CVE-2018-10832?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10832 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10832?

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Source: NVD / NIST