Vulnerability Description
GSTN_offline_tool in India Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) Offline Utility tool before 1.2 executes winstart-server.vbs from the "C:\GST Offline Tool" directory, which has insecure permissions. This allows local users to gain privileges by replacing winstart-server.vbs with arbitrary VBScript code. For example, a local user could create VBScript code for a TCP reverse shell, and use that later for Remote Command Execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstn | India Goods And Services Tax Network Offline Utility Tool | <= 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tink2hack.blogspot.in/2017/09/writeup-of-cve-2017-13779-remote.htmlExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://tink2hack.blogspot.in/2017/09/writeup-of-cve-2017-13779-remote.htmlExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13779?
CVE-2017-13779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). GSTN_offline_tool in India Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) Offline Utility tool before 1.2 executes winstart-server.vbs from the "C:\GST Offline Tool" directory, which has insecure permissions. ...
How severe is CVE-2017-13779?
CVE-2017-13779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gstn India Goods And Services Tax Network Offline Utility Tool.