Leaked PHP vulnerability forces early patch, massive attacks expected within 15 minutes
i_dg23 · x · 2026-10-22
A serious PHP vulnerability was found and was supposed to be fixed privately, but details leaked early. The patch was moved up to release at 23:00, and security firms predict large-scale attacks will begin roughly 15 minutes after release, since the fixed code reveals where the flaw lies. The poster notes the disclosure on X escalated security risks and forced vendors into emergency response.
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