Chinese hackers build PHP2SHELL exploit, use it to root 25 servers, breach US government-affiliated firewalls
The attack involved the creation of a specific PHP2SHELL exploit to gain root access to multiple servers. This breach successfully bypassed firewalls linked to US government entities.
Key points
- Chinese hackers developed the PHP2SHELL exploit.
- 25 servers were rooted during the attack.
- US government-affiliated firewalls were breached.
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