Security researchers used AI tools to uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP scripting language, and cybersecurity leaders warned of a new era of AI-enabled hacking.
OpenAI says its GPT-5.6 Sol model, working as part of the Patch the Planet initiative, found a critical PHP vulnerability that could affect millions of websites. Security firm Wiz reportedly found the same flaw independently using Google's Gemini 4 Argon, and OpenAI warns the same AI capability could be misused.
Why it matters: It shows AI models being used to find serious software vulnerabilities, while OpenAI cautions the same capability can be abused.
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Cybersecurity experts warn of AI-enabled hacking after PHP vulnerability
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“OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol discovered a critical PHP vulnerability as part of the Patch the Planet initiative that could affect millions of websites. Security firm Wiz independently found the same flaw using Google's Gemini 4 Argon.”
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