Modbuspal · Modbuspal · CVE-2018-10832
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
ModbusPal version 1.6b
**Description**
The issue allows for an XML External Entity (XXE) attack. This occurs because projects and automations are saved in XML-based files (.xmpp and .xmpa respectively), which are susceptible to XXE injection. By sending a specially crafted .xmpp or .xmpa file to a user, when opened or imported in ModbusPal, it can return the contents of any local files to a remote attacker.
**Recommendations**
For ModbusPal version 1.6b, as a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of .xmpp and .xmpa files from untrusted sources until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive local files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.