PHP security flaw hits property websites and technology
Summary
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has warned regulated firms to check whether their websites, servers or related products use PHP following a critical security flaw in the language. The issue prompted emergency patching and temporary disruption across a range of websites and technology providers, including some used in the property sector.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors increasingly rely on digital platforms, portals and third-party technology for instructions, reporting and client communication. A cybersecurity issue affecting these systems can disrupt business continuity and create data and service risks, even where the surveyor is not directly responsible for the software.
Key points
- CLC has urged regulated firms to take action and check PHP-based systems.
- The flaw could allow remote exploitation under certain conditions.
- Some property-sector platforms and banks were reported as affected.
- PHP has released a patch to fix the issue.
- Firms are advised to confirm security updates have been applied.
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