vulnerability
PHP2Shell Attack Roots 25 Servers, Breaches U.S. Government-Affiliated Network
CriticalCVSS 9.8KEVEPSS 100%
Summary
A cybersecurity firm, Dream, has uncovered an AI-assisted attack leveraging PHP2Shell vulnerabilities that breached systems within a U.S. government-affiliated network. The operation involved extensive reconnaissance, targeting specific PHP versions and firewall models, and ultimately led to Active Directory compromise and backdoor creation.
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