PHP
PHP - The web-centric scripting powerhouse with a clear purpose
PHP is a server-side scripting language designed for dynamic web pages, boasting extensive framework support and vast ecosystem.
Category
General Purpose / Web Development
First Release
1995
File Extension
.php
Creator
Rasmus Lerdorf
Latest News
Anthropic Releases Claude 3.5 Sonnet Model With Updated Artifacts UI
Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model, featuring enhanced coding capabilities and a new side-by-side interface for generating and editing content.
Symfony AI 1.0.0-BETA1 Released Alongside New MCP Hackathon
Symfony has launched the 1.0.0-BETA1 version of its AI bundle and opened registration for a global hackathon centered on PHP MCP integration.
Symfony 8.2 Introduces Inbox Feature for Messenger Idempotency
The new inbox feature in Symfony 8.2 simplifies message handling by using database transactions to automatically prevent duplicate processing of redelivered messages.
NativePHP for Mobile Patches Seven Security Vulnerabilities
NativePHP has released versions 4.6.1 and 3.3.11 to address seven critical and moderate security flaws, requiring developers to rebuild and redeploy their mobile applications.
PHP Releases Critical Security Patches for Versions 8.2 through 8.5
The PHP Group has released emergency updates across four active versions to address two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities that affect all primary web-serving environments.
New PHP Remote Code Execution Flaw Disclosed With No Patch Available
PHP has disclosed a new remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2026-115560, advising administrators to disable session upload progress until a fix is released.
Cloudflare Adds Seven WAF Rules Against PHP2Shell RCE Flaws in PHP
Cloudflare shipped seven emergency WAF rules on October 21 to block exploits of two critical PHP remote code execution flaws (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619), but it calls them a stopgap, and patching to PHP 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 or 8.2.35 remains the only full fix.
PHP 8.5.12 and Older Branches Patch Two Critical RCE Flaws
PHP 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36, and 8.2.35 fix CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, two unauthenticated remote code execution bugs rated CVSS 9.2 that affect PHP 5.4 through 8.5.11, with no complete mitigation besides updating.
WordPress 7.2 Beta 1 Released With New Secrets API and Media Updates
The first beta of WordPress 7.2 is now available for testing, featuring a new Secrets API, improved media processing, and various dashboard performance enhancements ahead of the December 8 release.
PHP Developers Must Prepare for Critical Security Update
PHP maintainers are preparing a high-severity security release to address two vulnerabilities rated 9.2 on the CVSS scale.
Difficulty
Accessible syntax for beginners, with deeper concepts like OO PHP and modern frameworks increasing complexity.