# AWS Reports PHP2Shell Exploit Attempt

> AWS detected PHP2Shell exploit attempt four days before public disclosure.
- Title: AWS Reports PHP2Shell Exploit Attempt · RuntimeWire | Shortify
- Summary: AWS detected PHP2Shell exploit attempt four days before public disclosure. AWS's MadPot honeypots observed a PHP2Shell exploit attempt on Oct 17th, four days…
- Keywords: aws, php2shell, madpot, amazon linux, vulnerability, exploit attempt, technology, Reports, Exploit, Attempt, RuntimeWire
- Source: RuntimeWire — https://runtimewire.com/article/aws-says-madpot-saw-php2shell-exploit-attempt-before-public--ec81d1
- Author: RuntimeWire
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:44:44.625+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aws, php2shell, madpot, amazon linux, vulnerability, exploit attempt, technology, ai
## AWS MadPot Honeypot
AWS said its MadPot honeypots observed a PHP2Shell exploit attempt on Oct 17th.
## Exploit Attempt Before Disclosure
The attempt occurred four days before the vulnerability was publicly disclosed.
## Not Successful Compromise
The report describes an attempt, not evidence that a system was successfully compromised.
## Key takeaway

AWS's MadPot honeypots observed a PHP2Shell exploit attempt on Oct 17th, four days before the vulnerability was publicly disclosed.