PHP problems take websites offline amid patch update

The National reports that websites went offline amid problems tied to a PHP patch update. Only one headline was collected, so the cause and scale remain unconfirmed.

Timeline

1. 21 Oct, 14:38 UTCThe National reports PHP-related website outages
2. 21 Oct, 16:44 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• PHP fixes two critical vulnerabilities as websites face attack riskGulf News
• PHP fixes two critical vulnerabilities as websites face attack risksGulf News
• PHP vulnerability: Websites go offline amid critical security updateThe National
• PHP problems: Websites go offline amid patch updateThe National