PHP2Shell vs. Log4j: Understanding the Risk and Exposure | Bitsight Webinar

Could PHP2Shell become the next Log4j-scale cybersecurity threat?

Newly disclosed critical PHP vulnerabilities are raising concerns about widespread exposure across enterprise environments and third-party supply chains.

In this webinar, Bitsight cybersecurity experts examine the potential impact of PHP2Shell, share findings from Bitsight's latest exposure research, and explain how security teams can identify vulnerable assets, assess third-party risk, and prioritize remediation.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How PHP2Shell compares to Log4j and why the vulnerabilities are significant
• What Bitsight research reveals about exposed PHP systems, including legacy and end-of-life versions
• How to identify vulnerable assets across your organization and supply chain
• Strategies for prioritizing patching, monitoring exploitation, and verifying remediation
• How Bitsight AI and Internet Intelligence help security teams investigate exposure and accelerate response

Watch the full webinar to understand the potential scope of PHP2Shell and the steps your organization can take to reduce exposure.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: PHP2Shell and the Log4j comparison

03:50 Why PHP2Shell poses a significant cybersecurity risk

06:30 PHP2Shell vs. Log4j: Key similarities and differences

12:20 Bitsight research: Global PHP vulnerability exposure

14:30 Unpatched PHP versions and end-of-life systems

16:30 Exploitation activity and emerging threats

19:19 How to identify and prioritize PHP2Shell vulnerabilities

23:03 Demo: Identifying exposed PHP assets with Bitsight

26:00 Assessing third-party and supply chain exposure

29:00 Using Bitsight AI to accelerate vulnerability response

36:51 Demo: Bitsight Internet Intelligence

41:46 Expert Q&A: PHP2Shell risk and remediation

43:31 Mitigation strategies when patching isn't possible

46:42 Verifying vendor remediation and investigating compromise

55:33 Closing remarks and additional resources

SPEAKERS
Stephen Boyer: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Bitsight
João Godinho: Principal Research Scientist, Bitsight
William Ricciardi: Director, Customer Success, Bitsight

Read our blog for PHP2Shell technical details and recommendations: https://www.bitsight.com/blog/critical-vulnerability-alert-cve-2026-109618-and-cve-2026-109619-php2shell
Learn more about Bitsight: https://www.bitsight.com

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