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AI uncovers a critical vulnerability in PHP, which powers up to 70% of the world's websites

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The creators of PHP, a technology that powers up to 70% of the world's web pages, disclosed a critical vulnerability, dubbed PHPShell, that could allow hackers to take control of systems running its software. The flaw affects how PHP manages computer memory. Several operators of affected sites shut down their portals preventively, according to The Wall Street Journal. Incibe, Germany's BSI, the NSA and Japan have issued alerts and recommendations to update systems.

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  • The vulnerability, called PHPShell, affects PHP's memory management and could allow unauthorized software to run on unpatched web servers.
  • PHP powers up to 70% of the world's websites, according to the report.
  • Some operators of affected sites shut down their portals preventively, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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