# CVE-2008-4811: The \_expand\_quoted\_text function in libs/Smarty\_Compiler.class.php in Smarty 2.6.20 r2797 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arb

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-10-31 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/32329
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46406
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31862
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1691
- http://securityvulns.ru/Udocument746.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/25/2

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