Web Shell
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Webshell
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Also known as: PHP web shell, web backdoor
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A web shell is a malicious script uploaded to a web server that lets attackers run commands through the browser.
Real-World Example
Finding cmd.aspx in an uploads folder that executes system commands is a web shell.
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