... Using PHP as a CGI binary is an option for setups that for some reason do not wish to integrate PHP as a module into server software (like Apache), or will use PHP with different kinds of CGI wrappers to create safe chroot and setuid environments for scripts. This setup usually involves installing executable PHP binary to the web server cgi-bin directory. ... Accessing system files: http://my.host/cgi-bin/php?/etc/passwd . ... Action php-script /cgi-bin/php AddHandler php-script .php . ...