CVE-2026-103537 Details
Description
Thelia 2.6.1 contains an absolute path traversal vulnerability in its Smarty template handling that enables SSTI and remote code execution. The `checkTemplate()` validation restricts relative directory traversal sequences such as `../` but does not reject absolute paths, allowing an authorized user to supply an arbitrary filesystem path as a template. Smarty then loads and compiles the referenced file without an effective security policy, so depending on filesystem layout and deployment configuration, template code in the file can be executed with the web server's privileges.
A vulnerability allowing absolute path traversal has been identified in Thelia version 2.6.1, specifically within its Smarty template handling. This flaw enables server-side template injection (SSTI) and remote code execution (RCE). The issue arises because the 'checkTemplate()' validation only restricts relative directory traversal sequences, such as '../', and fails to reject absolute paths. As a result, an authorized user can provide an arbitrary filesystem path as a template. Smarty then loads and compiles the specified file without effective security measures. Depending on the filesystem layout and deployment configuration, the template code in the file can be executed with the privileges of the web server.
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Assessed Oct 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162329 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1336 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine | CISA-ADP |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Thelia | 2.6.0 (semver) 2.6.1 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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