Open-weight model GLM 5.3 creates full Firefox exploit chain autonomously in under 48 hours
Original headline: Open-weight model GLM 5.3 built full Firefox exploit chains with zero human input in under 48 hours
Researchers at Epoch AI reported that the publicly available AI model GLM 5.3 turned Firefox security patches into functional exploits within 48 hours without any human involvement. The model compromised six Firefox releases, building a complete exploit chain for roughly $1,000 in API fees per version, evading all tested provider safeguards.
The episode demonstrates that fully automated AI can quickly weaponize security fixes, raising the difficulty of protecting users against zero‑day exploits.
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