Skip to content
PHP 7.4 and 8.0 Vulnerabilities Disclosed: CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619

PHP 7.4 and 8.0 Vulnerabilities Disclosed: CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619

First seen 21 Oct 2026, 14:50 UTC •

Article Content

Browse articles
ThreatCluster AI
ThreatCluster •October 21, 2026 at 16:10 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 affect PHP versions 7.4 and 8.0.
  • •These vulnerabilities could allow arbitrary code execution.
  • •Patches have been released; immediate updates are recommended.

Two vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, have been disclosed affecting PHP versions 7.4 and 8.0. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a significant risk to web applications relying on these PHP versions. The vulnerabilities are present in the PHP core and have been patched in the latest releases. Users are urged to update their installations immediately to mitigate potential exploitation. The vulnerabilities were identified and reported by security researchers, and patches are available for both affected versions. PHP is widely used in web development, making these vulnerabilities particularly concerning for a large number of websites and applications. The current status indicates that while patches are available, the potential for exploitation remains until users apply the updates.

Start a free Starter trial for enhanced analysis

Ask AI about this cluster

Updated just now How this analysis works

Timeline

2026-10-21
Vulnerabilities disclosed
CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 affecting PHP 7.4 and 8.0 were disclosed, allowing potential arbitrary code execution.
Article 1
2026-10-21
Patches released
PHP has released patches for both versions to address the vulnerabilities, urging users to update immediately.
Article 2

More articles in this cluster (2)

Common questions

Which PHP versions are affected?
PHP versions 7.4 and 8.0 are affected by CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619.
What should I do to protect my systems?
Update to the latest PHP versions as soon as possible to mitigate the vulnerabilities.
Is there evidence of active exploitation?
No confirmed active exploitation has been reported at this time, but the vulnerabilities are critical.