A security researcher discovered significant vulnerabilities in Volkswagen's mobile app, which potentially allowed unauthorized access to personal and vehicle information. The flaws included exposure of sensitive data through API endpoints, enabling malicious actors to gain control over vehicles and access private customer details. After reporting the issues to Volkswagen, the researcher helped facilitate the necessary security fixes.

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-5947) in the Service Finder WordPress theme allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access, leading to significant exploitation attempts. With over 13,800 attempts recorded, users are urged to update to version 6.1 or discontinue use of the theme to mitigate risks.

Hackers are exploiting the CVE-2025-42957 vulnerability in SAP systems, which can lead to significant security breaches. The flaw allows unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data, prompting urgent updates and patches from SAP to protect affected users.

Sangoma's FreePBX Security Team has issued a warning about a zero-day vulnerability actively being exploited in FreePBX systems with exposed Administrator Control Panels since August 21. Users are advised to limit access to their ACPs and implement a temporary EDGE module fix, while those with compromised systems are encouraged to restore from backups and secure their installations.

Hackers are exploiting a critical unauthenticated file upload vulnerability in the WordPress theme 'Alone,' enabling remote code execution and site takeovers. Wordfence has recorded over 120,000 exploitation attempts, and a patched version of the theme was released following the discovery of the flaw. Users are advised to update to version 7.8.5 to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.