AI Discovers PHP Vulnerability: A Threat to the Internet

The development of artificial intelligence creates new risks for internet security. OpenAI reported discovering a critical vulnerability in PHP using the GPT-5.6 Sol model.

The company forecasts a sharp increase in such discoveries in the coming months. Old websites and services that do not receive regular security updates are primarily at risk.

AI demonstrates a dual impact on cybersecurity. On one hand, it helps identify vulnerabilities, and on the other, it accelerates the development of tools for cyberattacks.

Previously, due to the risk of exploiting PHP vulnerabilities, several countries took emergency measures. Finland, the Netherlands, and France temporarily disabled some government websites.

• Website of the Dutch Cybersecurity Agency
• Finnish government resources
• French government portals