Google says it Google Cloud will update PHP serverless base images and urges customers to upgrade
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Google said that Google Cloud itself has no vulnerability, but users running PHP may be at risk and should immediately upgrade and redeploy.
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Google Responds PHP Security Vulnerability: Google Cloud itself has no vulnerability; customers should immediately upgrade to PHP8.2 or later
BlockBeats reported,October 21, Google stated that Google Cloud is rolling out updated serverless base images for all supported PHP versions, urging customers to immediately upgrade to PHP 8.2 or later and redeploy services using patched versions.
Google said that Google Cloud itself has no vulnerability, but users running PHP on Google Cloud may be at risk. Google also stated that Gemini 4 ARGON contributed to discovering the vulnerability, developing an exploit, detecting attacks, and validating patches.
Original link https://m.theblockbeats.info/flash/373038
Key points
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October 21, Google stated that Google Cloud is rolling out updated serverless base images for all supported PHP versions.
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Google urges customers to immediately upgrade to PHP 8.2 or later and redeploy services using patched versions.
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Google said that Google Cloud itself has no vulnerability, but users running PHP on Google Cloud may be at risk.
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Google stated that Gemini 4 ARGON contributed to discovering the vulnerability, developing an exploit, detecting attacks, and validating patches.
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Google's statement is that the issue is not with the Google Cloud platform itself, but what customers run PHP may pose security risks. Customers need to update PHP, adopt patched versions, and redeploy the relevant services.
Why it matters to readers
Customers still running PHP on Google Cloud may need to promptly address upgrading and redeployment in response to the security risks described in the materials.
If you have deployed PHP services on Google Cloud, you should check the PHP version and upgrade to PHP 8.2 or later as recommended in the materials, then redeploy using a patched version.
Risks and unknowns
The materials do not provide a vulnerability identifier, technical details, or the specific affected PHP version range.
The materials do not state whether attacks have already occurred or caused actual losses.
The materials provide a link to the original media report, but do not include Google's original security bulletin.
The only date in the materials is October 21, and the year cannot be confirmed from the text alone.
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