The Core Security Initiative

WordPress core security team announced the Core Security Initiative, a coordinated effort to handle a surge in incoming security reports driven by AI-assisted vulnerability research. The initiative rests on three pillars: building a more automated, predictable security release process; bringing on more contributors to clear the backlog of open reports toward zero; and using AI-assisted scanning to proactively find vulnerabilities. Researchers are still asked to report through HackerOne and follow the official guidelines, with report quality emphasized given the increased volume.

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