CVE-2011-1028

Description

The $smarty.template variable in Smarty3 allows attackers to possibly execute arbitrary PHP code via the sysplugins/smarty_internal_compile_private_special_variable.php file.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: smarty3 smarty3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1028 third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-1028 broken link
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q1/313 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1028?
CVE-2011-1028 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1028?
To fix CVE-2011-1028, 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-2011-1028 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1028 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-1028?
CVE-2011-1028 affects smarty3 smarty3.
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