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Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (CVE‑2026‑109618, CVE‑2026‑109619) Discovered in PHP 8.2–8.5

The PHP development team disclosed two critical RCE vulnerabilities (CVE‑2026‑109618, CVE‑2026‑109619) affecting versions 8.2 through 8.5, each scoring 9.2 CVSS. Unpatched installations could be compromised remotely, underscoring the need for robust vulnerability‑management and continuous control‑assurance practices.

ADTP Breach Watch · October 25, 2026 · Help Net Security
SeverityCritical
Type🐛 Vulnerability
ConfidenceHigh
ReportedOct 25, 2026
Technology & SaaS Web application developers SaaS providers Managed hosting services Vulnerability Exploit

What happened

PHP released emergency patches for CVE‑2026‑109618 and CVE‑2026‑109619, two critical remote code execution flaws that allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected web servers. The vulnerabilities affect PHP 8.2.35, 8.3.36, 8.4.27, and 8.5.12.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

  • These flaws illustrate why continuous vulnerability‑management and documented patch‑deployment are essential control objectives for audit readiness across frameworks.
  • Demonstrates need for ongoing vulnerability scanning and evidence of remediation
  • Supports audit trails showing timely patch application

Who is affected

Web application developers SaaS providers Managed hosting services

Recommended actions

  1. Identify all PHP installations and version levels
  2. Apply the PHP 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36, or 8.2.35 patches immediately
  3. Record patch deployment in your control‑assurance platform

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