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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model finds critical PHP vulnerability

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An AI model, identified as OpenAI's GPT-5.6, has discovered a critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language. This bug could potentially allow hackers to execute code on affected servers, impacting an estimated 70% of the web. While emergency patches have been released for newer PHP versions, older versions remain susceptible to exploitation. AI

IMPACT Highlights AI's potential in discovering complex software vulnerabilities, potentially accelerating security auditing and patching.

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

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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model finds critical PHP vulnerability

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · newisty ·

    AI discovers severe PHP bug affecting up to 70% of the web OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model found a critical PHP vulnerability that can let hackers run code on servers. E

    AI discovers severe PHP bug affecting up to 70% of the web OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model found a critical PHP vulnerability that can let hackers run code on servers. Emergency patches for modern PHP versions are out, but older versions remain at risk. https:// newisty.com/blog/ai-discov…

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