CVE-2026-41249 — Vulnerability in coreshop/core-shop — CVE Details
HIGH
CoreShop Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via Insecure `pull_request_target` Configuration
Published May 14, 2026Updated September 10, 2026Source: osv
Summary
### Summary
The GitHub Actions workflow (`.github/workflows/static.yml`) uses the `pull_request_target` trigger but dangerously checks out the unverified code from the pull request head (`ref: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.ref }}`). Subsequently, it executes a script (`bin/console`) from this untrusted checkout.
This allows any external attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the GitHub Actions runner simply by submitting a malicious Pull Request. Also known as a "Pwn Request" vulnerability.
**Steps to Reproduce:**
1. Fork the target repository.
2. In the forked repository, modify a file that satisfies the `paths` condition (e.g., `src/dummy.php` or `composer.json`) to trigger the workflow.
3. Modify the `bin/console` file (which is executed in the workflow steps) with the following malicious payload:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
echo "=== PWNED ==="
echo "whoami:"
whoami
```
4. Commit the changes and open a Pull Request against the `5.0` or `next` branch of the base repository.
5. The `Static Tests` workflow will trigger automatically. Navigate to the Actions tab and inspect the logs for the `Validate YAML` (or any step executing `bin/console`).
6. You will see the output of `whoami` (typically `runner`), proving that the arbitrary code was successfully executed in the runner's context.
<img width="490" height="87" alt="スクリーンショット 2026-04-14 11 14 56" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/94276033-b989-46dc-b4a1-3dafa1603235" />
**Impact:**
Because `pull_request_target` runs in the context of the base repository, the runner has access to repository secrets (e.g., `PIMCORE_SECRET`, `PIMCORE_PRODUCT_KEY`) loaded in the environment. An attacker can exfiltrate these secrets, modify repository contents (if the token has write permissions), or abuse the runner's computing resources.
**Recommended Mitigation:**
Do not checkout untrusted PR code (`head.ref`) when using `pull_request_target` if the code will be built or executed.
Consider adopting a separated architecture using the `workflow_run` event:
1. Use the `pull_request` event to safely run the build/tests in an unprivileged sandbox and upload artifacts.
2. Use the `workflow_run` event (which is privileged) to download the artifacts and perform actions requiring secrets.
Advisory Timeline
- First published May 14, 2026 (151 days ago).
- Last revised September 10, 2026 — 119 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: Packagist (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| coreshop/core-shop | Packagist | 5.0.0 | No fix available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-94Code InjectionMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.2 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
References
- https://github.com/coreshop/CoreShop/security/advisories/GHSA-q58j-g3f4-h26hWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41249ADVISORY
- https://github.com/coreshop/CoreShop/commit/cc1e3f547228ec5ebfc1dc0472f9a3cc5f4137a4WEB
- https://github.com/coreshop/CoreShopPACKAGE
- https://github.com/coreshop/CoreShop/blob/5.1.0-beta.1/.github/workflows/static.yml#L14WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-41249?
- CoreShop Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via Insecure `pull_request_target` Configuration This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.2/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-41249?
- CVE-2026-41249 affects coreshop/core-shop. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-41249 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
8.2
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
Also Known As
GHSA-q58j-g3f4-h26h
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