CVE-2017-13779

7.8 HIGH
Published: September 14, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://tink2hack.blogspot.in/2017/09/writeup-of-cve-2017-13779-remote.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://tink2hack.blogspot.in/2017/09/writeup-of-cve-2017-13779-remote.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

gstn