Cannot execute shell_exec function

[Nazmul Hasan]

Hello,

I have a linux server where cPanel is installed. I cannot call shell_exec function from PHP in that server. I have another server where cPanel is not installed there i can call shell_exec function.

Can anyone please tell me what is the difference in cPanel server. What changes I need to make to execute that function using PHP.

Thanks

 

[dalem]

edit /usr/local/lib/php.ini
and remove shell_exec from the disable functions line

 

[cPanelMichael]

Hello

Yes, as mentioned, check to see if it exists under the disable_functions entry in your /usr/local/lib/php.ini file.

Thank you.

 

[Tobias Karlsson]

Or you can sign in to WHM -> PHP Configuration Editor - > click on advanced mode

Now you can easy search and delete that line.

 

[Fral-IT]

What if I want it for just one user, please?

 

[mageshm]

@Fral-IT,
By default cpanel server was disable all php vulnerability functions that's why you are facing the issue. You need to remove "shell_exec" function from "disable functions" line that's it.

You can done this by using above two methods which one is familiar for you....got it...)