CVE-2018-10832 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-10832 affecting ModbusPal 1.6b. Understand the XXE vulnerability, its impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
ModbusPal 1.6b is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) attack, potentially exposing local files to remote attackers.
Understanding CVE-2018-10832
What is CVE-2018-10832?
ModbusPal version 1.6b is susceptible to an XML External Entity (XXE) attack due to the handling of .xmpp and .xmpa files, which can lead to disclosure of local file contents.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10832
If a user opens or imports a manipulated .xmpp or .xmpa file in ModbusPal, it can result in exposing the contents of local files to external attackers.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10832
Vulnerability Description
ModbusPal 1.6b is vulnerable to XXE attacks as .xmpp and .xmpa files, used for projects and automations, respectively, are based on XML and can be exploited.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: ModbusPal
- Version: 1.6b
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability occurs when a user interacts with crafted .xmpp or .xmpa files, triggering the XXE attack.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening or importing untrusted .xmpp or .xmpa files in ModbusPal.
- Implement file input validation to prevent XXE attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update ModbusPal to the latest secure version.
- Educate users on safe file handling practices to mitigate XXE risks.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches provided by the vendor to address the XXE vulnerability in ModbusPal.