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Doyensec exploits OpenAI Codex at PWN2OWN, but bug was known

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Doyensec successfully exploited OpenAI's Codex model in the Coding Agent category at the PWN2OWN competition. However, the exploit was based on a previously disclosed vulnerability, leading the team to label it a "collision." They are now returning to further research. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential vulnerabilities in AI coding assistants, underscoring the need for ongoing security research and patching.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a successful exploit of an AI model at a security competition, which is a form of research milestone. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Doyensec exploits OpenAI Codex at PWN2OWN, but bug was known

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    While we're happy for our prize and that our exploit targeting OpenAI's Codex in the Coding Agent category was successful at # PWN2OWN , this was a collision💥 a

    While we're happy for our prize and that our exploit targeting OpenAI's Codex in the Coding Agent category was successful at # PWN2OWN , this was a collision💥 as the bug was previously known to the vendor. Back to the research! # P2OBerlin # doyensec # appsec # security # ai # op…

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