#VulnerabilityScanners

OpenAI’s GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading security advisories

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April 17, 2024 at 06:16AM Four University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer scientists report that OpenAI’s GPT-4 can autonomously exploit real-world security vulnerabilities based on CVE advisories, outperforming other models and vulnerability scanners. They suggest future AI models will be even more capable. Limiting access to CVE information is not seen as a viable defense. The … Read more

Three critical application security flaws scanners can’t detect

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February 15, 2024 at 10:33AM Web application security is vital in today’s interconnected world, with 25% of breaches involving web application attacks. Automated vulnerability scanners, while important, have limitations in detecting logic flaws, incomplete coverage, and advanced attack techniques. Manual pen testing offers a more nuanced assessment, considering specific context and providing better risk communication. … Read more