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    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 arbitrary PHP code via vectors related to templates and a \ (backslash) before a dollar-sign character.

    Published:Oct 31, 2008
    Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
    EPS:Oct 31, 2008
    EPSS Score:0.01003
    CVSS Score:7.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Smarty
    Product
    Smarty

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    No CWE recorded yet

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

    No CAPEC recorded yet

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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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