CVE-2008-4811 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in Smarty templating library via crafted template input containing backslashes before dollar signs.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-4811?

CVE-2008-4811 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4811?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smarty Smarty.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4811?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-4811 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4811 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w343-xc9v-r5ww.