CVE-2008-4811

Description

The _expand_quoted_text function in libs/Smarty_Compiler.class.php in Smarty 2.6.20 r2797 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related to templates and a \ (backslash) before a dollar-sign character.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.04% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32329 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46406 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31862 vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1691 vendor advisory
http://securityvulns.ru/Udocument746.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/25/2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4811?
CVE-2008-4811 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4811?
To fix CVE-2008-4811, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4811 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4811 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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