# OpenAI and Google's Wiz find ancient PHP flaws, alarming internet

Security researchers at OpenAI and Google’s Wiz have reportedly found long-standing vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used web programming language. The discoveries have raised alarm because PHP underpins much of the internet, so flaws could affect many sites and services. The headline does not specify the vulnerabilities’ severity or affected versions.

**Importance:** 4/5

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/php-armageddon-openai-googles-wiz-find-ancient-holes-panicking-the-internet/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:59:12 +0000