🚨PHP2Shell Bug: Third Incident, No Emergency Fix
Another PHP2Shell bug, but no rush to fix
TL;DR
A third PHP2Shell bug has emerged, but it won't get an emergency fix. The exploit bypasses protections and affected UK government services. Hackers attacked before disclosure, and PHP blames Chainguard for putting the web at risk.
A third PHP2Shell bug has emerged, but it won't receive an emergency fix. This exploit bypasses protections designed to stop remote code execution, putting dozens of UK government services out of service. Hackers began attacking before the bug's disclosure, highlighting the importance of proper disclosure protocols. PHP, an old language dating back to the mid-1990s, has seen modernization but retains outdated design elements. The incident underscores the need for better supply chain security and patch liaison roles to manage the deployment of critical fixes without causing widespread disruption.

Key Points
Third PHP2Shell bug bypasses protections designed to stop remote code execution.
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