Hackers got a four-day head start on epic PHP2Shell vulnerability

Ars Technica
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Security researchers revealed that hackers began exploiting the PHP2Shell vulnerability up to four days before it was publicly disclosed, giving attackers a significant advantage over defenders. This early activity highlights challenges in timely vulnerability reporting and mitigation.

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