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SQL Injection in ycf1998 money-pos System Allows Remote Code Execution.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 10.0)

CVE-2025-63689

The vulnerability exists in a Point of Sale (POS) system. Such applications are commonly deployed as web-based interfaces or networked services designed to process transactions, which frequently require external or broad network reachability to function within a business environment, making exposure to the internet or wide internal networks a standard deployment pattern.

SQL Injection

Ycf1998 Money Pos

before 2025-09-14

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This advisory addresses critical vulnerabilities within the ycf1998 money-pos system, specifically multiple SQL injection flaws that could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The main concern is confirming relevance and exposure of this technology.

Attackers can run any code remotely.
Critical flaws exist in a widely accessible system.
Confirm if this system is in use.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can remotely target the money-pos system over the network. By manipulating the "orderby" parameter, they can inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the system.

Attacker can reach the system via network.
Vulnerability is triggered by the orderby parameter.
Risk includes arbitrary code execution.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the ycf1998 money-pos system could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the "orderby" parameter. This could impact the integrity and availability of the system, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

System data and integrity at risk.
Exploited via the "orderby" parameter.
Remote code execution is possible.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The ycf1998 money-pos system's SQL injection vulnerabilities necessitate immediate action from application owners and infrastructure teams. The first practical step involves identifying all instances of the money-pos system, assessing their reachability and business criticality, and confirming the accountable owner for each deployment. Subsequently, a risk-based remediation plan should be developed.

Application owners should lead remediation efforts.
Verify system reachability and business impact.
Plan for maintenance and vendor coordination.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ycf1998 money-pos system?

ycf1998 money-pos is a software application designed to handle Point of Sale (POS) operations. These systems are typically used by businesses to manage financial transactions, process customer payments, and track inventory. Because they act as the digital backbone for sales, they often integrate with databases to store transaction records and product data.

How does CVE-2025-63689 work?

This vulnerability is a form of SQL Injection, classified as CWE-89. In simple terms, the application fails to properly clean user input, allowing an attacker to send specially crafted database commands through the software. Because of how the system processes these requests, this weakness allows an unauthorized remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the underlying server.

Do I need to be logged in for an attacker to trigger this?

No, you do not need to be authenticated. The flaw is triggered via the 'orderby' parameter within the application. It is important to note that this bug is specific to how the system handles this particular data field; it is not triggered by standard, legitimate user interactions that do not involve manipulating this specific parameter.

Is my money-pos deployment at risk?

According to Halo Surface Signal, this vulnerability is particularly relevant if your system is internet-facing. Because money-pos is a transaction-processing tool, it is often deployed with broad network reachability to support business functions. If your instance is reachable over the public internet or a wide internal network, it faces a higher likelihood of being targeted by remote attackers.

What should I do if I use this software?

First, conduct an inventory to locate all active instances of the money-pos system within your environment. Once identified, evaluate the network accessibility and business impact of each installation. Coordinate with your team to track down the version in use and plan for remediation based on the maintenance schedule provided by the project's developers.

References

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.