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Phys.org — Technology · October 26, 2026 · On the brief until November 9, 2026

AI-assisted discovery exposes decade-old PHP flaw that could put millions of websites at risk

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Analyzing software code to detect hidden vulnerabilities

Security researchers used an artificial intelligence model to find a decade-old vulnerability in core PHP software. Information about the flaw leaked before official patches were ready, leading to active exploitation attempts against web servers. Defenders must now respond to automated vulnerability discovery with faster patch management across web infrastructure.

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