GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours
Summary
GitHub recently resolved a critical remote code execution vulnerability in its internal git infrastructure that could have exposed millions of repositories. Discovered by Wiz Research using AI models, the flaw was identified and patched within six hours, marking a significant demonstration of rapid incident response. GitHub confirmed that a forensic investigation showed the vulnerability had not been exploited. This incident highlights both the growing effectiveness of AI in security research and ongoing concerns regarding GitHub's infrastructure stability.
(Source:The Verge)