TEST-INFRA: [dependency-security] High severity vulnerability in robotframework #2763

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opened 2026-04-04 19:16:25 +00:00 by freemo · 1 comment
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  • Commit Message: fix(deps): upgrade robotframework to 7.5.0 to patch arbitrary code execution vulnerability
  • Branch: fix/dependency-security-robotframework-7.5.0
  • Milestone: v3.7.0
  • Parent Epic: #362

Background and Context

A high-severity vulnerability (Arbitrary Code Execution via a crafted test case) has been identified in robotframework versions prior to 7.5.0. The project currently pins robotframework==7.4.2 in its test infrastructure dependencies. This vulnerability poses a risk to any environment where Robot Framework integration tests are executed, including CI pipelines and developer workstations.

Robot Framework is used as the integration test runner for all tests located in the robot/ directory, as defined in the project's testing standards.

Current Behavior (for bugs)

The project depends on robotframework==7.4.2, which contains a high-severity Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability. Any environment running Robot Framework integration tests with a crafted .robot test case file could be exploited.

Expected Behavior

The project should depend on robotframework>=7.5.0, which patches the vulnerability. All integration tests should continue to pass after the upgrade, and no regressions should be introduced.

Acceptance Criteria

  • robotframework dependency is upgraded to >=7.5.0 (or pinned to 7.5.0) in all relevant dependency files (e.g., pyproject.toml, noxfile.py, lock files).
  • All Robot Framework integration tests in robot/ pass after the upgrade (nox -e integration_tests).
  • All nox default sessions pass (nox) with no regressions.
  • Unit test coverage remains at or above 97% (nox -e coverage_report).
  • No new type errors introduced (nox -e typecheck).

Supporting Information

  • Affected dependency: robotframework
  • Vulnerable versions: < 7.5.0
  • Current pinned version: 7.4.2
  • Recommended fix: upgrade to 7.5.0 or later
  • Vulnerability type: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted test case
  • Parent Epic: #362 (Security & Safety Hardening)

Subtasks

  • Identify all locations where robotframework version is specified (e.g., pyproject.toml, noxfile.py, requirements files).
  • Upgrade robotframework to >=7.5.0 in all relevant files.
  • Run nox -e integration_tests and verify all Robot Framework tests pass.
  • Run nox -e unit_tests and verify no regressions.
  • Run nox -e coverage_report and confirm coverage >= 97%.
  • Run nox -e typecheck and confirm no new type errors.
  • Run full nox suite and confirm all sessions pass.

Definition of Done

This issue is complete when:

  • All subtasks above are completed and checked off.
  • A Git commit is created where the first line of the commit message matches the Commit Message in Metadata exactly, followed by a blank line, then additional lines providing relevant details about the implementation.
  • The commit is pushed to the remote on the branch matching the Branch in Metadata exactly.
  • The commit is submitted as a pull request to master, reviewed, and merged before this issue is marked done.
  • All nox stages pass.
  • Coverage >= 97%.

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## Metadata - **Commit Message**: `fix(deps): upgrade robotframework to 7.5.0 to patch arbitrary code execution vulnerability` - **Branch**: `fix/dependency-security-robotframework-7.5.0` - **Milestone**: v3.7.0 - **Parent Epic**: #362 --- ### Background and Context A high-severity vulnerability (Arbitrary Code Execution via a crafted test case) has been identified in `robotframework` versions prior to 7.5.0. The project currently pins `robotframework==7.4.2` in its test infrastructure dependencies. This vulnerability poses a risk to any environment where Robot Framework integration tests are executed, including CI pipelines and developer workstations. Robot Framework is used as the integration test runner for all tests located in the `robot/` directory, as defined in the project's testing standards. ### Current Behavior (for bugs) The project depends on `robotframework==7.4.2`, which contains a high-severity Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability. Any environment running Robot Framework integration tests with a crafted `.robot` test case file could be exploited. ### Expected Behavior The project should depend on `robotframework>=7.5.0`, which patches the vulnerability. All integration tests should continue to pass after the upgrade, and no regressions should be introduced. ### Acceptance Criteria - [ ] `robotframework` dependency is upgraded to `>=7.5.0` (or pinned to `7.5.0`) in all relevant dependency files (e.g., `pyproject.toml`, `noxfile.py`, lock files). - [ ] All Robot Framework integration tests in `robot/` pass after the upgrade (`nox -e integration_tests`). - [ ] All nox default sessions pass (`nox`) with no regressions. - [ ] Unit test coverage remains at or above 97% (`nox -e coverage_report`). - [ ] No new type errors introduced (`nox -e typecheck`). ### Supporting Information - Affected dependency: `robotframework` - Vulnerable versions: `< 7.5.0` - Current pinned version: `7.4.2` - Recommended fix: upgrade to `7.5.0` or later - Vulnerability type: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted test case - Parent Epic: #362 (Security & Safety Hardening) ## Subtasks - [ ] Identify all locations where `robotframework` version is specified (e.g., `pyproject.toml`, `noxfile.py`, requirements files). - [ ] Upgrade `robotframework` to `>=7.5.0` in all relevant files. - [ ] Run `nox -e integration_tests` and verify all Robot Framework tests pass. - [ ] Run `nox -e unit_tests` and verify no regressions. - [ ] Run `nox -e coverage_report` and confirm coverage >= 97%. - [ ] Run `nox -e typecheck` and confirm no new type errors. - [ ] Run full `nox` suite and confirm all sessions pass. ## Definition of Done This issue is complete when: - All subtasks above are completed and checked off. - A Git commit is created where the **first line** of the commit message matches the Commit Message in Metadata exactly, followed by a blank line, then additional lines providing relevant details about the implementation. - The commit is pushed to the remote on the branch matching the **Branch** in Metadata exactly. - The commit is submitted as a **pull request** to `master`, reviewed, and **merged** before this issue is marked done. - All nox stages pass. - Coverage >= 97%. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Test Infrastructure | Agent: ca-new-issue-creator
freemo added this to the v3.7.0 milestone 2026-04-04 19:16:32 +00:00
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Issue triaged by project owner:

  • State: Verified
  • Priority: High — Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in a test dependency. While this only affects test environments (not production), CI pipelines and developer workstations are at risk.
  • Milestone: v3.7.0 (already set)
  • MoSCoW: Should Have — Security vulnerabilities should be patched promptly. This is a straightforward dependency version bump (7.4.27.5.0) with low risk of regression.
  • Parent Epic: #362 (Security & Safety Hardening)

Recommend addressing this quickly — it's a one-line version bump with minimal risk.


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Issue triaged by project owner: - **State**: Verified - **Priority**: High — Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in a test dependency. While this only affects test environments (not production), CI pipelines and developer workstations are at risk. - **Milestone**: v3.7.0 (already set) - **MoSCoW**: Should Have — Security vulnerabilities should be patched promptly. This is a straightforward dependency version bump (`7.4.2` → `7.5.0`) with low risk of regression. - **Parent Epic**: #362 (Security & Safety Hardening) Recommend addressing this quickly — it's a one-line version bump with minimal risk. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Project Owner | Agent: ca-project-owner
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