Overview
CVE-2025-65320 describes a vulnerability affecting Abacre Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) software, versions up to 15.0.0.1656. This vulnerability involves the cleartext storage of sensitive information, specifically device-bound license keys, in the application’s process memory during activation attempts. This means an attacker with access to the system’s memory could potentially extract these keys and use them maliciously.
Technical Details
During the license activation process, Abacre Restaurant POS stores the license key unencrypted in the system’s memory. An attacker with sufficient privileges or access to memory analysis tools can potentially dump the process memory of the Abacre Restaurant POS application and locate the exposed license key. This can be achieved through various techniques, including memory forensics or debugging tools. The key is stored in memory, making it vulnerable to interception and unauthorized use.
CVSS Analysis
Currently, a CVSS score is not available (N/A) for CVE-2025-65320. However, the lack of a score doesn’t diminish the severity of the issue. The vulnerability allows for the potential compromise of the software’s licensing mechanism, which could lead to unauthorized use and potential financial losses for the vendor. A manual risk assessment is recommended based on the specific deployment environment.
Possible Impact
The exploitation of CVE-2025-65320 can have several negative impacts:
- License Key Theft: Attackers can steal valid license keys and use them on unauthorized systems, leading to software piracy and revenue loss for Abacre.
- Counterfeit Software Distribution: Stolen license keys can be used to distribute counterfeit versions of the POS software.
- Reputational Damage: The vulnerability can damage the reputation of Abacre as a secure POS solution provider.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Currently, the primary mitigation strategy involves the following:
- Upgrade to a patched version: Check the Abacre website or contact their support for a patched version of the software that addresses this vulnerability. A future release should implement secure storage and handling of license keys.
- Monitor system memory: Implement tools and processes to monitor system memory for suspicious activity that might indicate an attempt to extract license keys.
- Restrict access: Limit access to the POS system to only authorized personnel. Implement strong access control policies to prevent unauthorized access to the system’s memory.
- Employ Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions: Implement an EDR solution to detect and respond to memory scraping attempts.
Note: It’s critical to contact Abacre support directly to inquire about official patches and remediation steps.
References
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-65320
- GitHub: github.com/Smarttfoxx/CVE-2025–
- Packet Storm: packetstormsecurity.com/files/id/212149
