Critical security vulnerability in PHP
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PHP Developers
Global
October 2026
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A critical security vulnerability affects PHP, impacting two-thirds of websites globally. Developers released a patch, and operators are urged to update immediately. Several government websites in Germany, Finland, and Austria were taken offline as a precaution.
- Earlier version 110/22/2026, 1:01:10 AM
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