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PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently

Fixes for what are believed to be uncommonly severe vulnerabilities are scheduled to drop in a little more than 12 hours for PHP, a programming language…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by Ars Technica

21 Oct 2026, 07:42 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 0 views

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Ars Technica reports: Fixes for what are believed to be uncommonly severe vulnerabilities are scheduled to drop in a little more than 12 hours for PHP, a programming language that powers websites and Web applications everywhere.

PHP maintainers said Monday that they planned to release patches for two vulnerabilities, both with severity ratings of 9.2 out of a possible 10. “We reserve the right to release earlier should details…

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Waiting for PHP, PHP and Web.

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Key details

Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: Ars Technica
First reported: 21 Oct 2026, 07:42 IST
Key names: Waiting for PHP, PHP, Web
Section: Technology
Figure cited: Waiting for PHP2Shell “All PHP users are encouraged to prepare now so they can upgrade as soon as the release is available,” the advisory stated. (Ars Technica)