diff --git a/src/Composer/Console/Application.php b/src/Composer/Console/Application.php
index c148c73fa..3398cef69 100644
--- a/src/Composer/Console/Application.php
+++ b/src/Composer/Console/Application.php
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ class Application extends BaseApplication
                         
                         if ($io->isInteractive()) {
                             if (!$io->askConfirmation('<info>Continue as root/super user</info> [<comment>yes</comment>]? ', true)) {
-                                return 0;
+                                return 1;
                             }
                         }
                     }