CVE-2024-58278: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IndigoSTAR Software perl2exe
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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. Specifically, attackers can manipulate the 0th argument of packed executables to run another executable, effectively bypassing intended execution restrictions. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or workarounds.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable application, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to perl2exe executables. Avoid running untrusted packed executables created with vulnerable versions of perl2exe.
CVE-2024-58278: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IndigoSTAR Software 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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. Specifically, attackers can manipulate the 0th argument of packed executables to run another executable, effectively bypassing intended execution restrictions. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or workarounds.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable application, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to perl2exe executables. Avoid running untrusted packed executables created with vulnerable versions of perl2exe.
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: 12/4/2025, 8:53:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 10:53:40 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:05:52 AM
Views: 83
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