An analyst has discovered the following suspicious command: Which of the following would best describe the outcome of the command?

The correct answer is C. Backdoor attempt. The PHP script allows remote users to execute system commands via the system() function, meaning an attacker can send arbitrary commands to the server.

Submitted by hassan_iq· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

An analyst has discovered the following suspicious command:

Which of the following would best describe the outcome of the command?

Options

ACross-site scripting
BReverse shell
CBackdoor attempt
DLogic bomb

How the community answered

(22 responses)

A
5% (1)
B
18% (4)
C
73% (16)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

The PHP script allows remote users to execute system commands via the system() function, meaning an attacker can send arbitrary commands to the server.

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#backdoor#malware analysis#command line analysis#threat detection

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