PHP issues affect websites across the world all the latest updates, and what you need to know

Date:
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:05:03 +0000

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PHP issues are affecting websites across the globe - we're covering the
latest news and updates as it happens.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Get notified of updates 2026-10-22T09:10:45.595Z What is PHP? PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, or PHP, is among the most popular programming languages for websites and web applications in the world, so when remote code execution zero-days are found, its a big deal.

In its most basic form, when a user clicks on a website, PHP bring togthers the information you need, and presents it in a way you can read online. PHP
is not a new system - it has been around for decades, but as with many such crucial code systems, it flies under the radar somewhat, meaning potential flaws or issues can go undetected for years. 2026-10-22T09:06:57.865Z News of the issue first broke yesterday, when PHP notified the security world of two critical vulnerabilites detected in its systems .

The flaws could expose countless sites to remote code execution (RCE)
attacks, which could then lead to website takeovers, data theft, malicious redirects, and other similarly sinister situations. PHP then published a security advisory giving admins a heads up on an incoming patch, as well as, "advance notice of an upcoming security release." View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login
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