Binance founder CZ warns crypto users over critical PHP security flaws

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has warned cryptocurrency users to exercise extra caution when visiting websites over the coming days after two critical vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, a programming language used by millions of websites worldwide. Summary Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has urged cryptocurrency users to be cautious when visiting websites following the discovery of two critical PHP vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected servers, including those running popular platforms such as WordPress and Magento. PHP developers released emergency security patches on October 21 after details of the vulnerabilities leaked before their planned disclosure. Security researchers have detected exploitation attempts, although no confirmed incidents affecting cryptocurrency exchanges or user wallets have been directly linked to the flaws. In an October 22 warning, Zhao pointed to two security flaws identified as CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, which could allow attackers to execute malicious code on vulnerable web servers without requiring authentication. Call me paranoid, but be extra careful visiting ANY web site in t...