GHSA-wqq8-mqj9-697f
PrestaShop autoupgrade module ZIP archives were vulnerable from CVE-2017-9841
GHSA-wqq8-mqj9-697f is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in prestashop/autoupgrade, published January 8, 2020. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in prestashop/autoupgrade 4.10.1.
- Severity
- UnratedNo CVSS score yet
- Exploit chance
- UnscoredNo EPSS score yet
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
4.10.1prestashop/autoupgrade +1 more
Description
Impact
We have identified that some autoupgrade module ZIP archives have been built with phpunit dev dependencies. PHPUnit contains a php script that would allow, on a webserver, an attacker to perform a RCE.
This vulnerability impacts
- phpunit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 as reported in CVE-2017-9841
- phpunit >= 5.63 before 7.5.19 and 8.5.1 (this is a newly found vulnerability that is currently being submitted as a CVE after disclosure was provided to phpunit maintainers)
You can read PrestaShop official statement about this vulnerability here.
Patches
In the security patch, we look for the unwanted vendor/phpunit folder and remove it if we find it. This allows users to fix the security issue when upgrading.
Workarounds
Users can also simply remove the unwanted vendor/phpunit folder.
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9841
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email us at security@prestashop.com
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
prestashop/autoupgradePackagist | 4.0.0 up to 4.10.1 | 4.10.1 |
prestashop/autoupgradePackagist | 4.0.0 up to 4.10.1, plus listed versions v4.0.0v4.1.0v4.1.0-beta.1v4.1.0-beta.2v4.1.1 Show 13 moreShow lessv4.10.0v4.2.0v4.2.0-beta.1v4.3.0v4.4.0v4.4.1v4.4.2v4.5.0v4.5.1v4.6.0v4.7.0v4.8.0v4.9.0 | 4.10.1 |
What each source reports
GitHub AdvisoriesNo score
PrestaShop autoupgrade module ZIP archives were vulnerable from CVE-2017-9841
Impact
We have identified that some autoupgrade module ZIP archives have been built with phpunit dev dependencies. PHPUnit contains a php script that would allow, on a webserver, an attacker to perform a RCE.
This vulnerability impacts
- phpunit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 as reported in CVE-2017-9841
- phpunit >= 5.63 before 7.5.19 and 8.5.1 (this is a newly found vulnerability that is currently being submitted as a CVE after disclosure was provided to phpunit maintainers)
You can read PrestaShop official statement about this vulnerability here.
Patches
In the security patch, we look for the unwanted vendor/phpunit folder and remove it if we find it. This allows users to fix the security issue when upgrading.
Workarounds
Users can also simply remove the unwanted vendor/phpunit folder.
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9841
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email us at security@prestashop.com
- Record
GHSA-wqq8-mqj9-697f- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
PrestaShop autoupgrade module ZIP archives were vulnerable from CVE-2017-9841
Impact
We have identified that some autoupgrade module ZIP archives have been built with phpunit dev dependencies. PHPUnit contains a php script that would allow, on a webserver, an attacker to perform a RCE.
This vulnerability impacts
- phpunit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 as reported in CVE-2017-9841
- phpunit >= 5.63 before 7.5.19 and 8.5.1 (this is a newly found vulnerability that is currently being submitted as a CVE after disclosure was provided to phpunit maintainers)
You can read PrestaShop official statement about this vulnerability here.
Patches
In the security patch, we look for the unwanted vendor/phpunit folder and remove it if we find it. This allows users to fix the security issue when upgrading.
Workarounds
Users can also simply remove the unwanted vendor/phpunit folder.
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9841
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email us at security@prestashop.com
- Record
GHSA-wqq8-mqj9-697f- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | GitHub Advisories, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.