AI model turned unshipped Firefox security fixes into working exploits, report says

GLM 5.3 converted published-but-unshipped Firefox security fixes into working one-click exploits across six releases, at roughly $1,000 per exploit.

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2026-10-29 21:40 · Epoch AI
AI can turn security fixes into working exploits before users receive an update

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