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Critical PHP security update is on its way
The PHP security team announced a high-impact security update scheduled for October 21 at 14:00 UTC and recommends that users prepare to update as soon as it is released.
According to the notice carried by the LWN feed, the PHP security team stated that a high-impact security update will be released at 14:00 UTC on October 21. The team encourages all PHP users to prepare now so they can update as soon as the version is available. The notice was published on October 20, 2026, and the text received does not detail which flaws are fixed or which versions are affected; check the original source for those details. Anyone running PHP sites should treat the date as an operational deadline: identify the versions in use, plan an update window, and test the application before deployment. To verify, consult the official PHP project announcement and its release records after the stated date. This notice has no direct connection to personal data or to Rota Nacional.
Original source: Atualização crítica de segurança do PHP está a caminho