eval-stdin.php in PHPUnit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 allows remote…¶

Q: How do I detect CVE-2017-9841?

Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.

Q: How do I block or mitigate CVE-2017-9841?

Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.

Q: Is CVE-2017-9841 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-9841 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2022-02-15, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-08-15. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.

Key facts

CVE-2017-9841 is a Critical (9.8) vulnerability: Util/PHP/eval-stdin.php in PHPUnit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 allows remote…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-02-15), confirming active exploitation in the wild.

Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog

CVE-2017-9841 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-02-15), confirming exploitation in the wild. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-08-15. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.


CVE	CVE-2017-9841
Severity	Critical (9.8)
CISA KEV	Actively exploited (added 2022-02-15)
Detection / prevention	—
PoC	poc.py
Source	2017/CVE-2017-9841/

Details¶

English | 한국어

Description¶

Util/PHP/eval-stdin.php in PHPUnit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via HTTP POST data beginning with a "<?php " substring, as demonstrated by an attack on a site with an exposed /vendor folder, i.e., external access to the /vendor/phpunit/phpunit/src/Util/PHP/eval-stdin.php URI.

Vulnerability Details¶

Property	Value
CVE ID	CVE-2017-9841
Type	RCE
CVSS Score	9.8

Proof of Concept¶

Download¶

# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2017/CVE-2017-9841/poc.py

Usage¶

# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>

# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>

⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.

Test Lab¶

This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.

Quick Start¶

# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2017-9841

# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d

# Run tests
./run-tests.sh    # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1   # Windows PowerShell

Application Endpoints¶

Application	URL	Status
Vulnerable App	http://localhost:8080	Shows vulnerability
Patched App	http://localhost:8081	Demonstrates fix

Directory Structure¶

├── README.md           # English documentation
├── README_KO.md        # Korean documentation
├── poc.py              # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml  # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh        # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1       # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/     # Vulnerable version
│   ├── app.py
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/        # Fixed version
    ├── app.py
    ├── Dockerfile
    └── requirements.txt

References¶

http://web.archive.org/web/20170701212357/http://phpunit.vulnbusters.com/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101798
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039812
https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/phpunit/commit/284a69fb88a2d0845d23f42974a583d8f59bf5a5
https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/phpunit/pull/1956
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-15
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
http://web.archive.org/web/20170701212357/http://phpunit.vulnbusters.com/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101798
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039812
https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/phpunit/commit/284a69fb88a2d0845d23f42974a583d8f59bf5a5
https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/phpunit/pull/1956
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-15
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-9841

Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-03T22:47:33.317363521

Frequently asked questions¶

What is CVE-2017-9841?¶

CVE-2017-9841 is a Critical (9.8) vulnerability: Util/PHP/eval-stdin.php in PHPUnit before 4.8.28 and 5.x before 5.6.3 allows remote…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-02-15), confirming active exploitation in the wild.

How do I detect CVE-2017-9841?¶

Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.

How do I block or mitigate CVE-2017-9841?¶

Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.

Is CVE-2017-9841 actively exploited?¶

Yes. CVE-2017-9841 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2022-02-15, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-08-15. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.

For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.