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AI Models GPT-5.6 Sol and Gemini 4 Argon Discover Critical PHP Vulnerability

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Google's Gemini 4 Argon have independently identified a critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language. This flaw has the potential to impact millions of websites globally. Security firm Wiz also confirmed the vulnerability using Gemini 4 Argon, highlighting the dual-use nature of AI in both discovering and potentially exploiting such security weaknesses. AI

IMPACT Highlights AI's growing capability in identifying complex software vulnerabilities, with implications for cybersecurity.

RANK_REASON AI models discovered a significant vulnerability in a widely used programming language. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI Models GPT-5.6 Sol and Gemini 4 Argon Discover Critical PHP Vulnerability

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and Google's Gemini 4 Argon found critical PHP flaw affecting millions of websites

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cybersecurity_kraken.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol discovered a critical PHP vulnerab…