vulnerability
PHP says AI review of critical bugs first sparked alarm in August, but signs surfaced in 2024
HighCVSS 9.2
Summary
A series of PHP vulnerabilities, initially flagged in 2024 and then rediscovered with the help of AI code review tools, led to widespread website outages as companies and governments struggled to patch them. The vulnerabilities affected a significant portion of the internet's PHP infrastructure, with many systems not receiving updates until a coordinated disclosure.
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