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CVE-2009-1669

10.0 · HIGH

The smarty_function_math function in libs/plugins/function.math.php in Smarty 2.6.22 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the equation attrib…

Published May 18, 2009smartyCWE-20EPSS 14.12%

Overview

CVE-2009-1669 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smarty smarty. It was published on May 18, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The smarty_function_math function in libs/plugins/function.math.php in Smarty 2.6.22 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the equation attribute of the math function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smarty. Update smarty to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/54380Refsecunia.com/advisories/35072Refsecunia.com/advisories/35219Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34918Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-791-3Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50457Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8659Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01274.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01283.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01287.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1669?

CVE-2009-1669 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smarty smarty. It was published on May 18, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1669?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1669?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smarty. Update smarty to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1669?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1669 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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