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
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | prestashop/autoupgrade | >= 4.0.0, < 4.10.1 | 4.10.1 |
| PrestaShop module | prestashop/autoupgrade | >= 4.0.0, < 4.10.1 | 4.10.1 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- Composer, PrestaShop
- Package
prestashop/autoupgrade- Disclosed
- 08.01.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wqq8-mqj9-697f - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: prestashop/autoupgrade
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