How severe is CVE-2015-7809?

CVE-2015-7809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7809?

CVE-2015-7809 affects Symfony Twig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7809?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-7809 published?

CVE-2015-7809 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7809

CVE-2015-7809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symfony Twig with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symfony Twig
Published: 2015-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The displayBlock function Template.php in Sensio Labs Twig before 1.20.0, when Sandbox mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the _self variable in a template.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7809?: The displayBlock function Template.php in Sensio Labs Twig before 1.20.0, when Sandbox mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the _self variable in a template.
How severe is CVE-2015-7809?: CVE-2015-7809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7809?: CVE-2015-7809 affects Symfony Twig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7809 published?: CVE-2015-7809 was published on 2015-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symfony:twig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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