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Bitcoin Core speeds up disclosure of easily discoverable vulnerabilities
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bitcoin Core has updated its vulnerability disclosure policy to add a new 'Easily Discoverable' category for bugs that can be quickly found using AI or simple queries, allowing for faster public fixes without the usual one-year embargo. This change addresses the increased ease of rediscovering vulnerabilities due to advances in artificial intelligence tools.
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You need to rethink your vulnerability and patch management approach as AI tools can now uncover bugs faster than before. The window to quietly fix bugs is closing, making public rapid patching a necessity.
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