AI uncovers massive flaw in web's foundational code
Summary
Two serious security problems were found in PHP, a programming language used by almost 70% of websites. AI tools, including an OpenAI model, helped discover these flaws, which could let hackers take control of websites without needing passwords.Key Facts
- PHP is an open-source programming language that runs nearly 70% of all websites.
- Two critical vulnerabilities were found in PHP that hackers can exploit easily.
- The flaws could allow attackers to control web servers without passwords.
- AI, including an OpenAI model, helped find and fix one of these vulnerabilities.
- Governments from the U.S. to Japan advised website owners to patch their systems quickly.
- Some websites, like parts of Wikipedia and 4chan, temporarily shut down to fix the problems.
- These PHP flaws have existed for many years but were very hard to exploit until now.
- The discovery shows both the benefits and risks of AI in cybersecurity.
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