Security

The Automotive Security Blind Spot: Lessons from the CarPlay Supply Chain

• easycore
• Security , Vulnerability , Supply chain

Executive Summary The recent CarPlay AirPlay vulnerability (CVE-2025-24132) reveals a critical systemic flaw in automotive security: the industry’s lack of visibility and control over third-party software components. This incident demonstrates how a single vulnerability in a supplier’s code can create widespread risk across multiple OEMs, highlighting the urgent need for software supply chain transparency and collaborative security practices.