PHP & hosting patch verification
Confirm the PHP runtime and whether the hosting provider has applied the relevant security fixes, including supported backports.
WORDPRESS SECURITY & MAINTENANCE
Know where your WordPress site stands.Secure what matters.
Recent critical PHP vulnerabilities are a timely reason to check your hosting. We verify what is actually patched, review WordPress maintenance risks, and make only the changes your site needs.
- A real technical review, not an automated score
- Approval before paid work
- Careful updates and functional checks
Request a WordPress security check
Tell us about your site. We'll respond personally with the recommended scope and an estimate—no work starts without approval.
Or email us directlyOctober 2026 · PHP2Shell security advisory
On 21 October 2026, PHP released fixes for CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619. Vulnerable PHP installations may allow unauthenticated remote code execution. Not every WordPress site is still exposed: hosting providers may already have patched their servers.
Read the security advisoryWordPress updates alone are not the PHP fix.
These vulnerabilities are in the PHP runtime. Updating WordPress or installing a security plugin does not replace the PHP patch supplied by your server administrator or host. WordPress, plugins and themes still deserve a separate security and compatibility review.
A practical security check, from server to site
A defined, evidence-led review followed by approved, carefully scoped fixes.
WordPress & plugin review
Check core, active plugins and themes for outdated, unsupported or security-relevant versions. Prioritize rather than update blindly.
Backup & recovery readiness
Review available backups and recovery options before changing the site. Arrange a suitable backup before approved work.
Controlled updates
Apply agreed routine updates with attention to compatibility and any custom functionality.
Functional regression checks
Verify key pages, publishing, admin access, forms and site-specific workflows after the changes.
Clear findings & next steps
Get a concise summary of confirmed issues, completed actions, outstanding risks and any separate work requiring approval.
How the review works
- 01
Share your site
Tell us the URL and your main concern. We confirm fit and provide a scope and estimate before paid work.
- 02
Verify and prioritize
With your authorization, we check hosting patch status, update needs and operational risks.
- 03
Fix, test and report
We apply agreed changes, test critical flows and send a plain-language summary.
A security review, without exaggerated promises
This is a targeted WordPress and PHP maintenance engagement—not a penetration test, malware incident response, forensic investigation or a guarantee that no vulnerability exists. Complex upgrades, breaches and custom fixes are scoped separately.
Questions worth asking
Does every WordPress site have this PHP vulnerability?
No. Exposure depends on the PHP runtime and the hosting provider's patch status. Some providers ship backported fixes without changing the visible PHP version number, so we verify rather than guess.
Will updating WordPress fix PHP2Shell?
No. The PHP vulnerabilities require a patched PHP runtime from the host or server administrator. WordPress and plugin updates address separate risks.
Will you update all plugins automatically?
No. We first assess versions, compatibility and business-critical workflows. We back up before agreed updates and test afterward.
Can you review my online store?
This specific service is for standard WordPress sites, such as business websites, magazines and content portals. WooCommerce stores are outside the scope of this offer.
What will it cost?
We assess the site's scope and provide an estimate before beginning paid work. Unexpected or complex issues require a separate approval.