CVE-2025-68434: Open Source Point of Sale (opensourcepos) is a web based point of sale application written in PHP using CodeIg

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-68434 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the application's filter configuration. The CSRF protection mechanism was **explicitly disabled**, allowing the application to process state-changing requests (POST) without verifying a valid CSRF token. An un

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
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.

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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-2025-68434?

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

Is CVE-2025-68434 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68434 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-2025-68434 affect?

CVE-2025-68434 affects open source point of sale. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in

How urgent is CVE-2025-68434?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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