CVE-2008-1066: Input Validation

Published Feb 28, 2008
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Updated

The modifier.regexreplace.php plugin in Smarty before 2.6.19, as used by Serendipity (S9Y) and other products, allows attackers to call arbitrary PHP functions via templates, related to a '\0' character in a search string.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Smarty smarty<=2.6.18

Event History

Feb 28, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1066?

CVE-2008-1066 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution.

2

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2008-1066?

CVE-2008-1066 affects applications using the Smarty template engine version prior to 2.6.19, including those like Serendipity.

3

How do I fix CVE-2008-1066?

To fix CVE-2008-1066, upgrade Smarty to version 2.6.19 or later.

4

What exploitation methods exist for CVE-2008-1066?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-1066 by injecting a '\0' character into a search string, allowing arbitrary PHP function calls.

5

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2008-1066?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2008-1066, ensure that all templates are securely coded and sanitize user inputs to prevent injection.

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