PHP 8.5end of life
PHP 8.5 gets security fixes until 31 Dec 2029. The latest release is 8.5.12, from 21 Oct 2026.
Supported
PHP 8.5 at a glance · status on , from php.net
- First release
- 20 Nov 2025
- Bug fixes until
- 31 Dec 2027
- Security fixes until
- 31 Dec 2029
- Latest release
- 8.5.12 · 21 Oct 2026
PHP2Shell
PHP 8.5.11 and older are affected by PHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619). PHP 8.5.12 fixes it. Check yours
Keeping PHP 8.5 up to date
01
Stay on the latest release
Update to the newest PHP 8.5 release. On shared hosting, ask your host; in Docker, pull the tag again and restart; on a server, install your distribution's PHP update.
02
Check your sites
Use the PHP version check to confirm each site reports the latest PHP 8.5 release.
Questions
When does PHP 8.5 reach end of life?
PHP 8.5 gets security fixes until 31 Dec 2029. Bug fixes continue until 31 Dec 2027. After 31 Dec 2029 it reaches end of life and gets no more fixes.
What is the latest PHP 8.5 release?
PHP 8.5.12, released on 21 Oct 2026.
Is PHP 8.5 affected by PHP2Shell?
PHP 8.5.11 and older are affected by PHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619). PHP 8.5.12 fixes it.
How do I check which PHP version a site runs?
Type its address into Arvion's PHP version check. It reads the X-Powered-By header PHP adds by default. If a site hides it, run php -v on the server, or in WordPress open Tools, then Site Health, then Info, and look under Server.
Other PHP versions
Supported now: PHP 8.5, 8.4, 8.3, 8.2.
Sources
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