Doğan Uçar • 5/8/2025

Why Self-Replicating Code (Quines) in PHP Is a Security Red Flag

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This article examines PHP quines—programs that output their own source code. It explains how the techniques enabling quines, like dynamic code generation and introspection, create serious security risks such as remote code execution and weakened code auditability in production environments.

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