# PHP developers say key patches are available after global security scare

https://mins.news/en/item/109841

- DW, 2026-10-21 16:56 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/php-developers-say-key-patches-available-after-global-scare/a-79725938?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> PHP developers say patches for two critical flaws that could let hackers take remote control of websites and servers are now available, and urge users to update immediately. Authorities in several countries issued warnings and took some government sites offline; Cloudflare reported early attacks, and the Wikimedia Foundation said it was addressing the flaws.

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