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PHP flaws trigger global scramble as hackers pounce

Cloudflare saw millions of exploit attempts after PHP vulnerabilities were disclosed.

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Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Raise Global Cybersecurity Alarm

The discovery of critical security vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by approximately 70% of websites worldwide, has raised concerns across the global cybersecurity community.

  • PHP powers 70% of global websites, raising cybersecurity concerns
  • PHP2Shell vulnerabilities, severity 9.2, enable malicious code execution
  • South Korea estimates 110,000 vulnerable servers, AI aided discovery

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