In the absence of being able to edit the php.ini file on the target server, what alternative methods can be used to execute a PHP script remotely?

If you are unable to edit the php.ini file on the target server, one alternative method to execute a PHP script remotely is to use a web-based PHP shell. This allows you to run PHP code on the server without directly accessing the php.ini file. Another option is to use a remote code execution vulnerability in a web application hosted on the server, if one exists. 

<?php
// Example of executing a PHP script remotely using a web-based PHP shell
// Replace 'http://target-server.com/shell.php' with the URL of the web-based PHP shell
$code = 'echo "Hello, World!";'; // PHP code to execute remotely
$response = file_get_contents('http://target-server.com/shell.php?code=' . urlencode($code));
echo $response;
?>

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