Applebee's fixes security flaw that exposed customer data via hardcoded app password
Researcher used AI to find credential; company says it has not currently found evidence of unauthorized access
Applebee's has fixed a security vulnerability that left the personal data of its registered customers exposed, after a cybersecurity researcher discovered a database password hidden inside the restaurant chain's mobile app. The company's parent, Dine Brands, said it has found no evidence of unauthorized access but provided few details on the scope of the exposure.