CVE-2018-13982
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.46%
Last modified
CVE-2018-13982 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Smarty_Security::isTrustedResourceDir() in Smarty before 3.1.33 is prone to a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient template code sanitization. This allows attackers controlling the executed template code to bypass the trusted directory security restriction and read arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Smarty_Security::isTrustedResourceDir() in Smarty before 3.1.33 is prone to a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient template code sanitization. This allows attackers controlling the executed template code to bypass the trusted directory security restriction and read arbitrary files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Smarty | Smarty | < 3.1.33 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180420-01_Smarty_Path_TraversalExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/2e081a51b1effddb23f87952959139ac62654d50Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/8d21f38dc35c4cd6b31c2f23fc9b8e5adbc56dfePatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/bcedfd6b58bed4a7366336979ebaa5a240581531Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/c9dbe1d08c081912d02bd851d1d1b6388f6133d1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/f9ca3c63d1250bb56b2bda609dcc9dd81f0065f8Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180420-01_Smarty_Path_TraversalExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/2e081a51b1effddb23f87952959139ac62654d50Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/8d21f38dc35c4cd6b31c2f23fc9b8e5adbc56dfePatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/bcedfd6b58bed4a7366336979ebaa5a240581531Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/c9dbe1d08c081912d02bd851d1d1b6388f6133d1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/smarty-php/smarty/commit/f9ca3c63d1250bb56b2bda609dcc9dd81f0065f8Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13982?
Smarty_Security::isTrustedResourceDir() in Smarty before 3.1.33 is prone to a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient template code sanitization. This allows attackers controlling the executed template code to bypass the trusted directory security restriction and read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2018-13982?
CVE-2018-13982 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13982?
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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