- Published
- Source
- Securelist (Kaspersky)
- Reported by
- 12 publishers
- Filed under
- Malware & exploits
- Vulnerabilities
- 2 CVEs
We discuss the incident involving the leak of information about vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619. Kaspersky solutions detect the PHP2Shell exploit: we’ll walk you through examples using KEDR, KATA, and KES.
If you run the affected product
- Find every instance – especially the ones reachable from the internet.
- Apply the vendor's patch or mitigation now: exploited flaws are fixed in days, not at the next patch cycle.
- Then check for signs it was used before you patched: web shells, new accounts, unusual outbound traffic.
More helpCISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by 6 more publishers
The vulnerabilities in this story
CVE-2026-109618 in the NVD (opens in a new tab)
- CVSS9.8Critical
- CISA KEVNot listedno confirmed exploitation on CISA’s list (yet)
CVE-2026-109619 in the NVD (opens in a new tab)
- CVSS9.8Critical
- CISA KEVNot listedno confirmed exploitation on CISA’s list (yet)
Exploited vulnerabilities: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (CC0). Exploit prediction: EPSS by FIRST. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.
Defender’s notebook
The attacker technique behind this story, in MITRE’s terms – and what to check in your own estate.
Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial AccessWhat a defender checks
- Find every internet-facing instance of the affected product.
- Patch, or apply the vendor's mitigation now – CISA's KEV list gives a deadline.
- Look for signs it was exploited before you patched: web shells, new accounts, odd outbound traffic.
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