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ExpressionEngine

Response status

PHP patching and CMS compatibility checks required

Response information checked

2026-10-27

Current re-audit: Official response verified · Research date: 2026-10-27

Develops a PHP-based CMS.

The official notice asks hosts to apply and verify both fixes. PHP8.2 support starts at EE6.4.15 and EE7.2.8; older releases should move to current EE7.

Scope: Updating EE alone does not patch PHP. WAF is temporary protection.

What users should do

Verify patched active PHP and restarts for production, staging and subdomains, and check EE/add-on compatibility.

Official service URL

• https://expressionengine.com/

Source URLs

1. https://expressionengine.com/blog/php-security-alert-what-expressionengine-site-owners-need-to-knowhttps://expressionengine.com/blog/php-security-alert-what-expressionengine-site-owners-need-to-knowResponse evidence
2. https://expressionengine.com/blog/php-vulnerabilities-and-the-expressionengine-communityhttps://expressionengine.com/blog/php-vulnerabilities-and-the-expressionengine-communityService and operation documentation
3. ExpressionEngine system requirementshttps://docs.expressionengine.com/latest/installation/requirements.htmlService and operation documentation