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CVE-2024-58278: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IndigoSTAR Software perl2exe

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-58278cvecve-2024-58278cwe-78
Published: 12/04/2025 (12/04/2025, 20:42:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IndigoSTAR Software
Product: perl2exe

Description

perl2exe <= V30.10C contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows local authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts. Attackers can control the 0th argument of packed executables to execute another executable, allowing them to bypass restrictions and gain unauthorized access.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.5high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

Affected versions
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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/14/2026, 01:51:29 UTC

Technical Analysis

IndigoSTAR Software perl2exe versions up to 30.10C contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that permits local authenticated users to execute arbitrary code. The flaw arises because attackers can manipulate the 0th argument of packed executables to execute a different executable than intended, effectively bypassing security controls and gaining unauthorized access. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, reflecting high impact and exploitability with local access and low attack complexity.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows local authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary malicious scripts or executables, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. The vulnerability can bypass existing restrictions on executable invocation, increasing the risk of privilege escalation or lateral movement within the environment.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and consider restricting local access to trusted users only until a fix is released. Avoid running untrusted packed executables and review local privilege assignments to minimize risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2025-12-04T16:32:25.980Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6931f4df0459f550ecf89e3f

Added to database: 12/04/2025, 20:53:51 UTC

Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 01:51:29 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC

Views: 128

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