CVE-2024-35226: PHP Code Injection by malicious attribute in extends-tag in Smarty
First published: Tue May 28 2024(Updated: )
### Impact Template authors could inject php code by choosing a malicous file name for an extends-tag. Users that cannot fully trust template authors should update asap. ### Patches Please upgrade to the most recent version of Smarty v4 or v5. There is no patch for v3.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/smarty/smarty | >=3.0.0<4.5.3 | 4.5.3 |
| composer/smarty/smarty | >=5.0.0<5.1.1 | 5.1.1 |
| debian/smarty3 | <=3.1.39-2+deb11u1 | 3.1.39-2+deb11u2 3.1.47-2+deb12u1 3.1.48-2 |
| debian/smarty4 | 4.3.0-1+deb12u2 4.5.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/0be92bc8a6fb83e6e0d883946f7e7c09ba4e857a
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/security/advisories/GHSA-4rmg-292m-wg3w
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35226
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4rmg-292m-wg3w (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-35226
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-35226
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-35226
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-35226
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/76881c8d33d80648f70c9b0339f770f5f69a87a2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-35226?
CVE-2024-35226 has a critical severity due to the potential for PHP code injection by untrusted template authors.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35226?
To fix CVE-2024-35226, upgrade to the latest version of Smarty, specifically version 4.5.3 or 5.1.1, as there is no patch for v3.
What are the affected versions of Smarty for CVE-2024-35226?
Affected versions of Smarty include versions 3.0.0 to 4.5.2 and 5.0.0 to 5.1.0.
What happens if I do not remediate CVE-2024-35226?
Failing to remediate CVE-2024-35226 may lead to unauthorized PHP code execution, compromising the security of your applications.
Which platforms or packages are impacted by CVE-2024-35226?
CVE-2024-35226 impacts the Smarty PHP template engine, particularly versions provided through Composer and Debian packages.
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