AI found a critical PHP flaw. The bigger failure began in 2024.

First reported · 41h ago · 1 source

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Summary

An AI system found a critical flaw in PHP, and some website operators took services offline on Wednesday while they waited.

Key facts

  • The flaw is in PHP.
  • An AI system found the flaw.
  • Some operators took services offline on Wednesday.

Why it matters

Operators running PHP sites face unplanned downtime while they wait for information on the flaw, which affects services they build and run.

Technologies

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  1. The New StackOfficial · Primary
    AI found a critical PHP flaw. The bigger failure began in 2024. · By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
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AI found a critical PHP flaw. The bigger failure began in 2024. — Crest of Tech