How to Verify PHP 8.5.12 Is Patched in Laravel

Two critical PHP vulnerabilities disclosed in October 2026 highlight why Laravel developers must keep their PHP runtime updated. In this video, we cover the affected PHP versions, the security patches released, and how to verify that your Laravel application's server is running a patched version of PHP. PHP fixed releases announced October 21, 2026: PHP 8.5 → 8.5.12 PHP 8.4 → 8.4.27 PHP 8.3 → 8.3.36 PHP 8.2 → 8.2.35 What you'll learn: The PHP vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 Which PHP versions are affected and which releases contain the fixes Why Laravel applications can remain vulnerable even when their application code is secure How to check your PHP version and verify security updates Why keeping your PHP runtime patched is essential for production applications Official PHP security advisory: https://www.php.net/archive/2026.php Always verify the current patch status with the official PHP advisory and your hosting provider before updating production systems.