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Chained PHP2Shell exploit compromises 25 servers including US government systems

Original: Chained PHP2Shell exploit roots 25 servers, including US Government servers

Security researchers report that a chained PHP2Shell exploit was used to root 25 servers, including machines belonging to the US government. The attack combines PHP vulnerabilities to gain full control of targeted systems, and details of the intrusion chain have been published in a technical write-up. The disclosure is drawing attention for its demonstration of how chained vulnerabilities can breach even government-hosted infrastructure.

Why now: The disclosure that a chained PHP exploit successfully rooted US government servers raises concerns about federal cybersecurity.

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