Pwn2Own Automotive 2025: 16 Zero-Days Exploited on Day One
2025-01-23
On the first day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025, security researchers successfully exploited 16 unique zero-day vulnerabilities, earning a total of $382,750 in prize money. Fuzzware.io took the lead, hacking Autel MaxiCharger and Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 EV chargers. The competition highlighted critical vulnerabilities in EV chargers, in-vehicle infotainment systems, and car operating systems, underscoring the importance of cybersecurity in the automotive industry.