diff --git a/include/tests_shells b/include/tests_shells
index 2fd5eeaf..ad2e4983 100644
--- a/include/tests_shells
+++ b/include/tests_shells
@@ -275,6 +275,7 @@
     Register --test-no SHLL-6290 --weight H --network NO --category security --description "Perform Shellshock vulnerability tests"
     if [ ${SKIPTEST} -eq 0 ]; then
         FOUND=0
+        x=""
         #Display --indent 2 --text "- Testing for Shellshock vulnerability"
         LogText "Test: Check if bash is in the list of shells."
         if [ -f /etc/shells ]; then
@@ -396,6 +397,7 @@
           else
             AddHP 5 5
         fi
+        unset x
     fi
 #
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