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PHP Security Vulnerability Disrupts Government Websites in Nepal

Hamro Patro News •
October 23, 2026 • 09:15 AM
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Kathmandu. Most government and other public bodies' websites and online services across the country are currently down. Web services worldwide have been affected due to a serious security vulnerabi...

PHP Security Vulnerability Disrupts Government Websites in Nepal

Kathmandu. Most government and other public bodies' websites and online services across the country are currently down. Web services worldwide have been affected due to a serious security vulnerability found in the PHP programming code used to operate most internet systems. This has directly impacted the websites and online services of government bodies in Nepal.

Following the discovery of the risk, the National Cyber Security Center issued a highly urgent security advisory on Thursday, urging immediate system upgrades and caution until the risk is managed.

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