high
7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4811

First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Smarty<=2.6.20
Smarty=1.0
Smarty=1.0a
Smarty=1.0b
Smarty=1.1.0
Smarty=1.2.0
Smarty=1.2.1
Smarty=1.2.2
Smarty=1.3.0
Smarty=1.3.1
Smarty=1.3.2
Smarty=1.4.0
Smarty=1.4.0-b1
Smarty=1.4.0-b2
Smarty=1.4.1
Smarty=1.4.2
Smarty=1.4.3
Smarty=1.4.4
Smarty=1.4.5
Smarty=1.4.6
Smarty=1.5.0
Smarty=1.5.1
Smarty=1.5.2
Smarty=2.0.0
Smarty=2.0.1
Smarty=2.1.0
Smarty=2.1.1
Smarty=2.2.0
Smarty=2.3.0
Smarty=2.3.1
Smarty=2.4.0
Smarty=2.4.1
Smarty=2.4.2
Smarty=2.5.0
Smarty=2.5.0-rc1
Smarty=2.5.0-rc2
Smarty=2.6.0
Smarty=2.6.0-rc1
Smarty=2.6.0-rc2
Smarty=2.6.0-rc3
Smarty=2.6.1
Smarty=2.6.2
Smarty=2.6.3
Smarty=2.6.4
Smarty=2.6.5
Smarty=2.6.6
Smarty=2.6.7
Smarty=2.6.9
Smarty=2.6.10
Smarty=2.6.11
Smarty=2.6.12
Smarty=2.6.13
Smarty=2.6.14
Smarty=2.6.15
Smarty=2.6.16
Smarty=2.6.17
Smarty=2.6.18
Smarty<=2.6.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4811?

    CVE-2008-4811 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4811?

    To fix CVE-2008-4811, upgrade Smarty to version 2.6.21 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2008-4811?

    CVE-2008-4811 affects multiple versions of Smarty, including all versions prior to 2.6.21.

  • Can CVE-2008-4811 be exploited without authentication?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4811 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2008-4811?

    The impact of CVE-2008-4811 includes potential unauthorized access and control of the affected system due to arbitrary PHP code execution.

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