Snuffleupagus is a PHP 7 and 8 security module that prevents entire classes of vulnerabilities and enables virtual patching without modifying application code.
Security module for php7 and php8 - Killing bugclasses and virtual-patching the rest!
This tool is used by PHP web server administrators and security professionals to harden PHP environments against common and critical vulnerabilities such as unserialize attacks, code execution, and XSS. It allows virtual patching and behavior auditing to quickly mitigate security issues without changing the underlying PHP application code.
Snuffleupagus requires compilation and integration with the PHP runtime, so it is best suited for server administrators with access to PHP internals. Proper configuration of virtual patching rules is critical to avoid false positives or blocking legitimate application behavior. Regular updates and monitoring of logs are recommended to maintain effective protection.
Download the latest release from the official repository or documentation
Compile the Snuffleupagus PHP module for PHP 7 or PHP 8 according to your environment
Enable the module by adding the appropriate configuration line to your php.ini
Configure Snuffleupagus rules and virtual patches via its configuration files
Restart the PHP service or web server to apply changesphp -m | grep snuffleupagus
Verify that the Snuffleupagus module is loaded in PHP
snuffleupagus_rule_add <rule_definition>
Add a new virtual patching rule to mitigate specific vulnerabilities (example placeholder)
tail -f /var/log/php_snuffleupagus.log
Monitor Snuffleupagus logs for suspicious behaviors and blocked attacks