Explained: What is PHP? Why govt websites went dark? International advisory issued as AI exposes serious cyber glitch
Governments worldwide shut down websites after AI uncovered critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used by 70-75% of all sites. Two flaws, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, could allow unauthorized access and remote code execution. This incident marks a significant shift in cybersecurity, highlighting AI's role in identifying long-hidden software vulnerabilities.