More bugs out there: PHP2Shell is just the tip of the internet’s old-code iceberg

On Wednesday, critical vulnerabilities in PHP were publicly revealed, impacting a vast number of websites. The discovered flaws pose serious security risks, prompting urgent updates from website administrators. Many organizations swiftly shut down their services to mitigate potential breaches from the vulnerabilities. Experts emphasized the importance of identifying PHP versions and applying necessary patches immediately. They also recommended increased funding for PHP development to prevent future risks and ensure security.