# AI Model Exploits Chained Flaws to Breach OpenAI Staff Accounts

> Source: <https://osintsights.com/ai-model-exploits-chained-flaws-to-breach-openai-staff-accounts>
> Published: 2026-09-19 12:03:07+00:00

In just 72 hours, researchers exploited a chain of flaws - starting with a bug in image-processing software - to breach several OpenAI staff accounts and gain access to an internal code repository. The surprising attack began with a vulnerability in a library used to parse HEIC and HEIF images, highlighting the potential for unexpected entry points.