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NSA warns of critical PHP security flaws affecting 70% of websites; immediate patching urged to prevent attacks

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21 Oct 2026
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NSA warns of critical PHP security flaws affecting 70% of websites; immediate patching urged to prevent attacks

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has issued a warning about two severe security vulnerabilities found in PHP, a programming language used by about 70% of websites globally. These flaws, present since PHP version 5 released in 2004, allow attackers to access server files or databases, posing a major risk. The PHP Foundation has released patches, and the NSA advises sites to update to PHP 8.5.12 immediately or take sites offline until fixed. The vulnerabilities were discovered using AI tools by OpenAI and Wiz, highlighting both the power and risk of AI in cybersecurity. No known exploits have occurred yet, but the urgency to patch is critical to prevent future attacks.

Severe PHP security vulnerabilities discovered by OpenAI and Google's Wiz highlight cybersecurity risks. For readers following the Technology sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 22, 2026 00:21 WIB: out of 150 priced US technology stocks, 125 rose and 25 fell. Notable movers include MSTR at USD 154.28 (+8.10%, 70% Sell), DDOG at USD 276.63 (+7.88%, 92% Buy), and CRDO at USD 184.42 (+7.53%, 91% Buy).

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