The World in the Shadow of PHPocalypse. Poland Shuts Down Some Services

Recent vulnerabilities in PHP, critical for 75% of the internet, prompted server shutdowns across Europe to prevent unauthorized access. The flaws, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, allow remote code execution without authentication. AI played a crucial role in identifying these long-standing issues, which have existed for nearly 20 years. Governments and organizations are urged to update systems or temporarily disconnect services to mitigate risks. Experts warn of potential catastrophic consequences if these vulnerabilities are exploited, highlighting the urgent need for security measures.