Security · 26 October 2026
Unconfirmed

Researchers use AI to expose PHP2Shell bugs, prompting mass exploit attempts

AI tools helped researchers uncover the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities and craft exploits, leading to millions of exploitation attempts within hours of disclosure, according to Cloudflare data. The PHP Foundation reports no successful compromises yet, and the flaws were originally identified by Calif security researchers.

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