Critical AI-Discovered Security Flaw Threatens 70% of Global Websites
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
A critical security flaw in PHP, which runs about 70% of global websites, was discovered by AI tools. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to gain control of unpatched servers, steal data, or attack users. A response team including Waze and OpenAI researchers is addressing the issue, with one expert calling it the most severe AI-based security weakness found.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A critical security flaw in PHP, powering 70% of global websites, was discovered by AI tools.
- Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to control unpatched servers, steal data, or attack users.
- A response team includes researchers from Waze and OpenAI.
- The flaw is called the most severe AI-based security weakness ever discovered.
A critical security vulnerability, discovered by AI tools, has been identified in PHP, the technology powering approximately 70% of the world's websites. The flaw allows attackers to take control of unpatched servers, steal data, or attack users visiting compromised sites. A rapid response team, including researchers from Waze and OpenAI, has been formed to address the breach. Ami Luttwak, co-founder of Waze, described the vulnerability as "the most severe AI-based security weakness ever discovered."
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