Fix Released for 'PHP2Shell' Vulnerability as Hundreds of Websites Go Offline
An official security patch has gone live for the critical PHP vulnerability dubbed 'PHP2Shell,' as hundreds of websites globally remain offline as a precaution.
An official security fix has been released to patch the critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language, dubbed "PHP2Shell," Geo News and The Record reported.
According to the reports, the rollout of the fix coincided with hundreds of websites worldwide being taken offline amid growing concern over two vulnerabilities detected in the software. Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reported that the flaws threaten millions of websites built on the technology.
Researchers at Calif Research identified the PHP2Shell flaw. The full extent of any damage and the duration of site shutdowns have not yet been released.
Sources: Geo News, The Record from Recorded Future News, Svenska Dagbladet, Lobsters
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