Getting PHP to execute from a form

[phpforfun]

Hey, ok so I kinda have an issue, not too hard to explain, here is the code to a page I have:

PHP Code:

<? if(isset($_GET['code'])){ Echo "code: $code"; } ?>

and when I set $_GET['code'] to be "<? echo "test"; ?>" it wont show anything, but when I view the source, I see "<? echo "test"; ?>"

What can I insert in the field or URL to make it so it will actually echo "test" ?

[John]

?code=test

[phpforfun]

Nooo sir, I dont mean I have a problem giving the variable a value, I have a problem getting the PHP to execute, see attachment

It just goes into the source as if its html.

[Jordan]

You are passing ?code=<? echo "test"; ?> ? Why not pass the value "test" and then echo $code?

If you are really intent on passing PHP code via the URL (which is not recommended) use the eval function. PHP: eval - Manual

Also, you should include <?php on your beginning tag.

[phpforfun]

Doesnt work, not sure you get it :P but ok.

[John]

I'm interested to know why you want to create a php shell?

[phpforfun]

Originally Posted by John

I'm interested to know why you want to create a php shell?

pm'd

[Jordan]

Maybe I don't understand what you want. You are trying to pass PHP via the URL and execute it, correct?

[phpforfun]

Yes, it seems as if its not possible now, but back when I coded a few years ago, it was possible