Anthropic research shows that Claude Sonnet 4.5 can autonomously exploit vulnerabilities in some network targets without requiring specialized tools.
Anthropic and Incalmo tested Claude on simulation network ranges with 25-50 hosts, with Sonnet 4.5 successfully working in some networks without the need for the custom network toolkits previously required by earlier generations.
Why it matters: Anthropic compared the performance of two generations of Claude in simulated network target ranges, showing the model's shift from relying on specialized tools to exploiting vulnerabilities using only public tools.














