CVE-2011-1028: Input Validation

Published Nov 20, 2019
·
Updated

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

Other sources

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

NVD

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
composer/smarty/smarty<3.0.7
3.0.7
Smarty smarty>=3.0.0<3.0.7
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/smarty3
3.1.39-2+deb11u13.1.39-2+deb11u23.1.47-2+deb12u13.1.48-2

Event History

Nov 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 22, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:24 AM
Feb 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:12 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1028?

CVE-2011-1028 has been classified with high severity due to the potential for arbitrary PHP code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1028?

To fix CVE-2011-1028, update Smarty to version 3.0.7 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1028?

CVE-2011-1028 affects Smarty versions prior to 3.0.7 and specific Debian Linux versions including 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2011-1028?

The impact of CVE-2011-1028 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code, leading to potential system compromise.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1028?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2011-1028, avoid using the vulnerable $smarty.template variable until you can apply the fix.

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