Zero days, zero order: The chaos reshaping vulnerability disclosure
Zero days, zero order: The chaos reshaping vulnerability disclosure
Publish Date: 2026-06-18 17:32:19
Source Domain: cyberscoop.com
Summary:
The traditional rules of responsible disclosure are under pressure due to the emergence of AI-assisted vulnerability research, which is outpacing human discovery and industry response frameworks. In this discussion, Greg and Gal Elbaz of Oligo Security examine how artificial intelligence is disrupting the way vulnerabilities are identified and reported, leading to an overwhelming volume of CVE reports and increased debate over the ethics and effectiveness of existing disclosure processes. They delve into the controversies such as Microsoft’s handling of vulnerabilities, tensions between researchers and software maintainers, and discuss whether disclosure timelines should shift from fixed periods to exploitability-based schedules. The dialogue underscores the need for a redefinition of critical bugs and calls for a collaborative effort between researchers and vendors to innovate and streamline these processes for a more secure future.
Key Points:
- AI-assisted research is disrupting traditional vulnerability discovery frameworks.
- There is an overwhelming volume of CVE reports due to the increased speed of AI.
- Existing responsible disclosure practices are under stress.
- Debates around appropriate disclosure timelines and ethics are intensifying.
- A collaborative effort between researchers and vendors is needed to redefine and improve the process.
