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PHP team releases mitigation steps for new remote code execution flaw
The PHP security team announced mitigation measures for a newly discovered remote code execution vulnerability that impacts systems using non‑default configurations and for which no patch exists. The PHP Project also published instructions to help administrators stop further exploits in limited settings.
Why it matters: Developers and operators must apply the mitigations immediately to protect PHP‑based services from active attacks.
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Sunday 25 October
Critical PHP bugs threaten widespread web servicesSaturday 24 October
PHP team releases mitigation steps for new remote code execution flaw (this page)
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PHP releases emergency patches for two critical PHP2Shell RCE flaws (CVE‑2026‑109618, CVE‑2026‑109619)Wednesday 21 October
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