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Applebee's left a database password hardcoded in its app, exposing customer data

TechCrunch discloses the exposure and Dine Brands responds

1 Oct 30 5:48 PM · 12d ago · 1 article · 5 posts · 4 sources · development 1 of 1

TechCrunch verified the flaw by decompiling the app and creating a dummy account that Wiggins could retrieve from the database; Dine Brands said its investigation has so far found no evidence of unauthorized access but would not say whether it has server logs to check.

TechCrunch discloses the exposure and Dine Brands responds
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“We appreciate TechCrunch and the security researcher for bringing this matter to our attention. Our security team promptly launched an investigation and has not currently found any evidence of unauthorized access.”

Dine Brands spokesperson

Robert Wiggins Security researcher at What SecurityDine Brands Parent company of Applebee'sApplebee's Restaurant chain whose app exposed the data

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