Urgent security fix issued for code vital to estimated 70% of all websites

The code vulnerability could allow attackers to take over servers, experts say.

WebsitesThe code vulnerability could allow attackers to take over servers, experts say. Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. ByMatthew Glasser Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:03PMPHP may not be a household name, but the programming language, released over 30 years ago, powers a large share of websites and web applications. Nearly 70% of the internet is estimated to use PHP, including WordPress, which is used for more than 40% of websites. Now the PHP development team is urging users to update immediately after fixing two critical vulnerabilities, rated 9.2 out of 10 in terms of danger, that if exploited could allow attackers to take over internet servers. On Wednesday, the PHP development team released updates that "fix two critical vulnerabilities that can allow unauthenticated remote code execution. All PHP users are strongly encouraged to update immediately," according to the official PHP website. The U. K. government's National Cyber Security Centre is encouraging organizations "to prepare for immediate updating of systems using PHP.

WebsitesThe code vulnerability could allow attackers to take over servers, experts say. ByMatthew Glasser Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:03PMWatch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. PHP may not be a household name, but the programming language, released over 30 years ago, powers a large share of websites and web applications. Nearly 70% of the internet is estimated to use PHP, including WordPress, which is used for more than 40% of websites. Now the PHP development team is urging users to update immediately after fixing two critical vulnerabilities, rated 9.2 out of 10 in terms of danger, that if exploited could allow attackers to take over internet servers. On Wednesday, the PHP development team released updates that "fix two critical vulnerabilities that can allow unauthenticated remote code execution. All PHP users are strongly encouraged to update immediately," according to the official PHP website. The U. K. government's National Cyber Security Centre is encouraging organizations "to prepare for immediate updating of systems using PHP.

Jordan Addison, Christian Darrisaw, T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Mason all missed the Vikings’ last game. Will they play Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium? Here’s the latest.

The new “Clayface” movie serves as an origin story set well before the events of “Creature Commandos.” And although the majority of the film takes place in a Gotham City, it’s another version of the Caped Crusader’s hometown, different from the one that appears in “The Batman” movie starring Robert Pattinson (which takes place in its own, separate cinematic universe that also includes “The Penguin” show. Got all that?). Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter EmailConfusing comicbook movie/background lore aside, “Clayface” thankfully doesn’t require any previous viewing before diving in, although it’s a bit of a shame that it’s not tied to Matt Reeves’s Batman universe (Reeves is attached to “Clayface” as a producer, though). The film could’ve benefited from the grittier and more grounded tone of those projects. Instead, what audiences are treated to is a B-movie body horror tale devoid of superhero flair (Batman hasn’t been fully introduced in Gunn’s big-screen universe yet — don’t expect to see him here) that’s severely lacking in the scares department. Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen in "Clayface.

TORONTO – Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders will be B. C. Lions fans this weekend. Calgary (9-9) finishes its regular season on a bye week after downing B. C. 32-13 on Saturday. But the Lions will play a key role in determining the Stampeders’ playoff fate. Calgary is currently third in the West Division. Although the Stampeders are tied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-8) in points, they get the higher spot based on claiming the season series. But right behind both teams are the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9). Saskatchewan and Winnipeg each have one regular-season game left to play. Winnipeg faces B. C. (10-7) in Vancouver on Friday night, needing a win to clinch a post-season berth and end Calgary’s season. But a Lions’ victory would put the Stampeders into the playoffs. Story continues below advertisement