CVE-2026-46640
Published:June 05, 2026
Updated:June 05, 2026
Description The "obj.(expr)" dynamic-attribute syntax (added in 3.15.0 as the replacement for the deprecated "attribute()" function) lets the attribute be an arbitrary expression. When the receiver is "_self" (or any "{% import %}" alias) and the parenthesised expression is a string literal, "DotExpressionParser" short-circuits to the macro-call path and concatenates the attacker-controlled string into a "MacroReferenceExpression" name with no identifier validation. "MacroReferenceExpression::compile()" then emits that name raw into the generated PHP source. An attacker who can supply template source can inject arbitrary PHP into the compiled template and execute it at template-load time, before "checkSecurity()" is ever called. This is a complete bypass of "SandboxExtension", including a globally-enabled sandbox with an empty "SecurityPolicy" allowlist. Resolution The parser now validates that the dynamic attribute resolves to a valid macro identifier before routing through "MacroReferenceExpression", and the macro-reference compiler emits the name through a properly escaped path. Credits Twig would like to thank Claude Mythos Preview (via Project Glasswing) for reporting the issue and providing the fix.
Affected Packages
twig/twig (PHP):
Affected version(s) >=v3.15.0 <v3.26.0Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v3.26.0twig/twig (PHP):
Affected version(s) >=v3.15.0 <v3.26.0Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v3.26.0Related Resources (5)
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')