CVE-2025-68147: Open Source Point of Sale (opensourcepos) is a web based point of sale application written in PHP using CodeIg

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-68147 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting open source point of sale. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Open Source Point of Sale (opensourcepos) is a web based point of sale application written in PHP using CodeIgniter framework. Starting in version 3.4.0 and prior to version 3.4.2, a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the "Return Policy" configuration field. The application does not properly sanitize user input before saving it to the database or displaying it on receipts. An attacker with access to the "Store Configuration

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-17
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: opensourcepos

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-17 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensourcepos open source point of sale UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.4.0 and < 3.4.2

Fixed in: 3.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-source-point-of-sale || rpm -q open-source-point-of-sale || open-source-point-of-sale --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-source-point-of-sale

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-source-point-of-sale

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-source-point-of-sale sudo apt install open-source-point-of-sale=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold open-source-point-of-sale

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list open-source-point-of-sale sudo dnf downgrade open-source-point-of-sale-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add open-source-point-of-sale

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-68147?

open source point of sale: upgrade to 3.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-68147 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68147 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-68147 affect?

CVE-2025-68147 affects open source point of sale. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Open Source Point of Sale (opensourcepos) is a web based point of sale application written in PHP using CodeIgniter framework. Starting in version 3.4.0 and prior to version 3.4.2, a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in

How urgent is CVE-2025-68147?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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