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Urgent PHP Security Update Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities

An emergency update for two critical PHP vulnerabilities, rated 9.2 out of 10, is being released today, potentially allowing remote code execution on servers. CERT-EU advises disconnecting vulnerable systems if immediate updates are not possible.

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Urgent PHP Security Update Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities
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What happened

  1. 01PHP is releasing an emergency update today for two critical vulnerabilities rated 9.2/10.
  2. 02The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute remote code on servers without authentication.
  3. 03CERT-EU recommends disconnecting vulnerable PHP systems from the internet if immediate updates are impossible.
  4. 04The flaws may affect all PHP versions since PHP 5, impacting many global websites.
  5. 05Older websites on unsupported PHP versions are at significant risk and may not receive the patch.

The vulnerabilities may affect all PHP versions since PHP 5, impacting a large portion of global websites, including WordPress sites.

Translated and summarized by baba from 0404, the latest report. Read 0404’s original

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