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Millions of PHP2Shell attempts so far, but officials see no break-in

Source: The Next WebAna Maria ConstantinOctober 22, 2026
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Cloudflare has observed millions of attack attempts against PHP2Shell across its network, including thousands in the ten hours before public announcement. Government officials in Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan have stated they have detected no successful intrusions, suggesting the vulnerability has been widely probed but defenses may be holding.

Key points

  • Millions of exploitation attempts observed since disclosure
  • Thousands of attempts occurred before public announcement
  • No confirmed successful breaches reported by officials

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