importantSYS.SOURCE: Dream Research• 2026-10-29T10:42:41Z
Chained PHP2Shell and Kernel Exploits Compromise 25 PAN-OS Firewalls, Including US Government Systems
A chained exploit using PHP2Shell and a kernel privilege escalation vulnerability compromised 25 PAN-OS firewalls, including US government systems, through a single HTTP request. The attack leveraged AI-assisted tooling and targeted Active Directory after gaining root access.
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