70% of WordPress Sites Running Outdated PHP Versions, Leaving Millions Exposed
A recent analysis of publicly accessible WordPress installations has revealed a startling reality: a large majority of sites are running PHP versions that are no longer supported, creating a widespread and avoidable security risk. While WordPress itself issues regular updates, the underlying server-side language many sites rely on—PHP—has lagged behind in adoption. The result is an ecosystem where millions of sites are exposed to known vulnerabilities, automated scanning, and opportunistic…