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. 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.
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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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. 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.
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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