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PHP2Shell reports unauthenticated code execution risks in core PHP

PHP2Shell describes a family of critical vulnerabilities in core PHP.

R/PROGRAMMING (TOP) — According to the project, an attacker who needs no authentication may execute code or read sensitive process memory. Its testing reportedly achieved remote code execution against WordPress, Drupal and Joomla using the latest container images available at that time. The excerpt provides no CVE, affected versions or patch details.

The PHP2Shell project describes a family of critical vulnerabilities in core PHP. Its summary says the flaws may let attackers without authentication execute code or expose sensitive memory belonging to the process.

The project says it demonstrated remote code execution against WordPress, Drupal and Joomla. The tests used the latest container images available at the time. The supplied material gives no CVE identifiers, affected PHP versions, remediation guidance or evidence of exploitation in the wild.

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