CVE-2025-61429
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in NCR Atleos Terminal Manager (ConfigApp) v3.4.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges through specially crafted requests. Attackers could gain administrative access to the terminal management system. Organizations using this specific version of NCR's terminal management software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- NCR Atleos Terminal Manager (ConfigApp)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of terminal management system allowing attackers to reconfigure terminals, steal payment data, or deploy malware across the terminal network.
Likely Case
Unauthorized administrative access to terminal management console leading to configuration changes, data access, and potential lateral movement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and monitoring, though privilege escalation would still be possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires some level of access to the system (authenticated or network access). Crafted request suggests manipulation of API/network calls.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Contact NCR support for patch availability. 2. If patch exists, download from NCR portal. 3. Apply patch following NCR documentation. 4. Verify installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate ConfigApp server from untrusted networks and limit access to authorized users only.
Access Control Hardening
allImplement strict authentication and authorization controls, including multi-factor authentication.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate ConfigApp from other critical systems
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check ConfigApp version via application interface or configuration files. Look for version 3.4.0.Check Version:
Check application interface or consult NCR documentation for version checking method.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is no longer 3.4.0 after applying vendor patch or upgrading.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation attempts
- Multiple failed authentication followed by successful admin access
- Configuration changes from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Crafted HTTP requests to ConfigApp endpoints
- Unusual API calls to privilege-related functions
SIEM Query:
source="ConfigApp" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR user_role_change="admin")