PHP2Shell exploit nets $2,000 Bitcoin bounty in 19 hours
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- Security researcher claims $2,000 Bitcoin prize by exploiting PHP2Shell flaws within 19 hours
- Incident exposes urgent risks to PHP-powered sites and Bitcoin wallets, triggering global server shutdowns
On October 26, 2026 (UTC), Cryptopolitan reported that a security researcher exploited critical PHP2Shell vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) on Stealmybitcoin.com on October 25, 2026, winning a $2,000 Bitcoin bounty in just 19 hours. The public challenge had been launched to assess real-world exposure from these newly disclosed exploits.
The PHP2Shell flaws allowed remote code execution, forcing administrators to shut down numerous servers in response to millions of exploit attempts during the event. Emergency fixes were deployed across affected PHP infrastructure to mitigate ongoing threats.
The outcome amplified concerns about the reliability of PHP-powered websites and the security of Bitcoin wallets, showing that attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to compromise high-value targets and digital assets.
As of October 26, 2026, 15:09 UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $80,372.58, reflecting a 0.3% decrease in 24-hour trading volume, according to CoinMarketCap.
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