AI Tools Uncover Critical PHP Flaw Threatening Most of the Web
Original headline: AI tools discovered the PHP vulnerability that could take down 70% of the internet. Now the race is on to patch it before AI-powered hackers attack
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model identified a critical PHP vulnerability that could affect up to 70% of internet sites. The flaw poses a massive risk to millions of websites. Security teams are racing to develop patches before AI‑powered attackers exploit it.
The vulnerability endangers millions of sites, making rapid patch deployment essential.
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