CVE-2011-1028
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.61%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1028 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smarty | Smarty | >= 3.0.0, < 3.0.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q1/313Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1028Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q1/313Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1028Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1028?
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.
How severe is CVE-2011-1028?
CVE-2011-1028 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1028?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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