Wes Roth · 2026-10-21 · notable
Wes Roth — 'they're shutting it DOWN'
Wes Roth explains PHP2Shell, the critical PHP flaws found with help from OpenAI and Google models, why Dutch government sites went offline as a precaution, and what people can do to stay safe.
Wes Roth on how AI helped find the PHP2Shell flaws and why finding them was only the first step.
What is it?
Wes Roth's video covers PHP2Shell, serious security flaws in PHP that researchers found with help from OpenAI and Google models. It explains why Dutch government websites were taken offline as a precaution while defenders responded.
How does it work?
The video walks through the story using the PHP security advisory, Calif's original PHP2Shell research, Wiz's write-up on how AI helped uncover the bugs, OpenAI's coordinated response, and Cloudflare's protections.
Why does it matter?
PHP runs a large part of the web, so AI-found bugs in it show both sides of AI vulnerability research: faster discovery, and a patching and disclosure rush that defenders must keep up with. Roth ends with practical steps from the UK NCSC.
Who is it for?
developers and anyone following AI security