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AI model GPT-5.6 Sol uncovers critical PHP security flaws across 70% of web · 3 sources tracked

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An AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, has been instrumental in discovering critical security vulnerabilities within PHP, the programming language that powers approximately 70% of the web. These vulnerabilities, some existing for a decade, could allow hackers to hijack servers without authentication. Security firms and government agencies are scrambling to patch these flaws, with some countries taking websites offline as a precaution. This incident highlights the increasing role of AI in identifying complex security issues, even in widely used foundational technologies. AI

IMPACT Highlights AI's growing role in cybersecurity and the potential fragility of widely-used codebases.

RANK_REASON AI model used to discover critical security vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language.

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AI model GPT-5.6 Sol uncovers critical PHP security flaws across 70% of web · 3 sources tracked

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