CVE-2009-1669 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the math function equation attribute of the Smarty template engine.

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

What is CVE-2009-1669?

CVE-2009-1669 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2009. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

The smarty_function_math function in libs/plugins/function.math.php in Smarty 2.6.22 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the equation attribute of the math function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1669?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smarty Smarty.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1669?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2009-1669 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1669 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qvp-f6pr-8g42.