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importantSYS.SOURCE: Searchlight Cyber• 2026-07-20T08:13:36Z

Discovery of a WordPress RCE Vulnerability Using AI-Driven Techniques

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A security researcher discovered a WordPress Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability using AI-driven techniques, highlighting the potential of large language models in exploit development. The vulnerability, valued at $500,000 by exploit brokers, was identified through GPT5.6 Sol Ultra and a custom tool for checking WordPress instances.

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