NSA urges immediate PHP patches after AI helps uncover two flaws

The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute code without authentication and tamper with websites, according to PCMag. PHP’s developers urged maintainers to install an update Wednesday, while the NSA advised patching immediately or taking systems offline. Researchers used OpenAI and Google models to identify the faults, according to the Financial Times.

• PHP is used by a majority of the world’s websites.

Covered by 4 publishers within 4 hours of the first report.

• The Hill: NSA warns organizations to patch security flaws identified by AI

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TI The Information AI Finds Flaw in Popular Web Hosting Software, Sparking Global Race to Patch · Aaron Holmes 10:51 AM

PC PCMag This Flaw Is So Serious Websites Should Consider Going Offline, NSA Says 11:08 AM

HIL The Hill NSA warns organizations to patch security flaws identified by AI · Julia Shapero 2:45 PM

FT Financial Times NSA warns on ‘critical’ cyber vulnerabilities detected using AI 2:46 PM

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