PHP2Shell vulnerability exposes millions of servers to remote code execution
On October 21, 2026, two critical PHP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619) disclosed as 'PHP2Shell' allow unauthenticated remote code execution. Over 5.1 million internet-facing PHP hosts are potentially affected, posing severe risk to critical infrastructure. QiAnXin's 'Tianji' AI penetration testing system offers a one-click assessment solution.
Why it matters. The vulnerability affects a foundational component used by roughly three-quarters of all websites globally, creating widespread exposure that threatens government, financial, energy and other critical infrastructure assets, and…