Security Reviews

PHP Web Application Security Review

We review PHP applications and their hosting environment for practical risks across PHP-FPM, NGINX/Apache, file permissions, uploads, sessions, secrets and deployment workflows.

When this helps

Relevant security problems this service is built for

A PHP application is business-critical but has not had a practical security review

File uploads, admin areas, forms or custom PHP code may expose risk

Errors, debug output or secrets may be visible in production

The app runs on a Linux/PHP-FPM/MySQL stack and needs safer operations

What we do

Focused work for php web application security review

Review PHP runtime configuration, error handling and deployment assumptions

Check file permissions, uploads, writable directories and exposed files

Review session, cookie, header and basic application security settings

Check server, database and backup touchpoints that affect the PHP app

What we check

Specific checks before changing production

PHP version, PHP-FPM pools, disabled functions and production error display

File and directory permissions, uploads, public webroot and exposed config files

Secrets, .env files, database credentials and deployment artifacts

HTTP security headers, cookies, sessions and TLS assumptions

Composer dependencies, admin access paths, backup files and log exposure

Deliverables

What you receive

PHP application and hosting risk review

Prioritised security improvements

Safe configuration recommendations

Optional fixed-scope remediation for agreed issues

Helpful details for this service

What to send when you contact us

These details help us scope the review safely and avoid wasting time.

Application framework or custom PHP details

Hosting stack: NGINX/Apache, PHP-FPM, MySQL/MariaDB, Redis

Whether source code or only server access is available

Known concerns such as uploads, admin panels, forms or suspicious activity

Related services

Other focused pages

PHP Development

PHP development and automation support.

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PHP-FPM Support

PHP-FPM performance and configuration support.

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NGINX Support

NGINX reverse proxy, SSL and web stack support.

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Relevant technologies and keywords

Common areas covered

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FAQ

PHP Web Application Security Review FAQ

Common questions before starting security review work.

Is this a penetration test?

No. This is a practical security review focused on configuration, hosting, deployment and common PHP application risks. Formal penetration testing is a different service.

Can you review custom PHP code?

Yes, where source access is provided and the scope is agreed. We focus on practical risks and high-impact issues rather than exhaustive code auditing.

Can you fix the issues you find?

Yes. After review, we can quote fixed-scope remediation for configuration, permissions, headers, exposed files, PHP-FPM settings or deployment workflow issues.

Do you check the server as well as the PHP app?

Yes, because many PHP security issues come from the hosting environment: permissions, webroot structure, PHP-FPM, NGINX/Apache, databases and backups.

How much does PHP security review work cost?

PHP web application security review work usually starts from $499 depending on code access, stack complexity and urgency.

After the fix

Reduce the chance of the same issue returning.

After a fixed-scope issue is resolved, we can also help with monitoring, backups, restore testing, security hardening or ongoing infrastructure support where it makes sense.

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Next step

Need this reviewed properly?

Send the platform, symptoms, known concerns and access limitations. We will suggest the right starting point and scope.