Calling exec from Web Page

[Anon]

Hello

I am trying to execute a binary via a
web page using php exec() function.
When I access the page via the browser
I expect the binary to be executed but
does not get executed.

If I run the same code using php xyz.php
it does call exec().

Can you let me know how can I run the
binary/script via a web page in background
on the system.

thanks

bill

[gatecrasher]

hmmm... dunno... could try system(); instead... user permission on the file you want to run?

when exec'ing in shell if your logged in as user1 and xyz is owned by user2, exec php xyz.php which runs a binary on a file owned by user1 it will execute... but if u run the php file from the web it will exec as user2 ... maybe... not too sure...