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PHP2Shell Exploits Root Palo Alto Firewalls, While WordPress Sites Remain Uncompromised

Firewall breached while WordPress servers remain secure in blue light

A wave of PHP2Shell exploit attempts has produced few confirmed breaches, but attackers have reportedly gained root access to some Palo Alto Networks firewalls by combining the flaws with a separate Linux vulnerability. WordPress sites have also faced heavy scanning, yet no successful compromises had been confirmed by one security firm as of 28 October.