SB2019112027 - Input validation error in smarty.php.net Smarty



SB2019112027 - Input validation error in smarty.php.net Smarty

Published: November 20, 2019 Updated: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019112027
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1028)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.