PHP2Shell · CVE-2026-109618 & CVE-2026-109619
70% of the web
is at risk.
Two critical flaws in PHP, the language behind WordPress, Drupal and Joomla, let attackers run code on a server without logging in. If you self-host, the patching is on you.
What happened this week
9.2
Critical severity score (CVSS v4.0) for both flaws. No login needed to exploit them.
22.6M
Exposed PHP instances potentially vulnerable, per Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
Oct 17
When exploitation attempts began, four days before the public patch, per Amazon.
8.1
And older: end of life. The PHP project is not releasing fixes for these versions.
The real problem
Stop patching.
Start building.
This wasn't a WordPress bug. It was in PHP itself. But a self-hosted WordPress site means you own the whole chain: the runtime, the server, every plugin and theme, and the patch schedule. Every piece is another door to keep locked.
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What Code Pro does for you
Careful migration
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Smaller attack surface
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Design, SEO/SEM & programming
One team for the whole site: a faster, better-looking build that's ready to grow, with search marketing handled in-house.
From legacy risk to a modern foundation
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Free assessment
We review your current site, PHP version, plugins and exposure.
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Clear plan
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Clean migration
Content, URLs and SEO move over while your current site stays live.
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Launch and relax
You run the business. We keep the site fast, current and secure.
Still on PHP today? Patch now, whether or not you switch.
Update to PHP 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 or 8.2.35. If you're on PHP 8.1 or older, no fix is coming, so plan an upgrade or migration right away. Need help? We'll check your server as part of the free assessment.
Book your free assessment
Not next quarter, not after the next breach. Tell us about your site and we'll show you where you stand and how to get off the old track.
