AI uncovers massive flaw in web's foundational code
The finding marks one of the most consequential security discoveries by AI to date.
TL;DR
- Two critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language were discovered, with AI playing a role in finding them.
- These bugs could allow hackers to gain unauthorized control of web servers and access sensitive information.
- Governments are warning companies to patch the vulnerabilities or take down affected websites.
- Some major websites, including services at Wikipedia and 4chan, temporarily went offline to address the issue.
- The discovery highlights the increasing capability of AI in uncovering security flaws and the growing fragility of the internet's open-source software infrastructure.