CVE-2025-2412 is a high-severity vulnerability identified in the Akinsoft QR Menu software, specifically affecting versions from s1.05.07 up to but not including v1.05.12. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-307, which pertains to the improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms by exploiting the lack of effective rate limiting or lockout controls on login attempts. Because the vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, it can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N, PR:N, UI:N). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting a high impact on confidentiality (C:H), with limited impact on integrity (I:L) and availability (A:L). The vulnerability enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to the QR Menu system, potentially exposing sensitive customer or business data and allowing unauthorized actions within the application. The absence of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available, increasing the urgency for mitigation. The QR Menu product is typically used in hospitality and retail sectors to provide digital menus via QR codes, meaning compromised systems could lead to data breaches or manipulation of menu content and ordering processes.

For European organizations, especially those in the hospitality, restaurant, and retail sectors that utilize Akinsoft QR Menu, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Unauthorized access could lead to exposure of customer data, including personal and payment information, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Additionally, attackers could manipulate menu data or ordering workflows, causing reputational damage and financial losses. The high confidentiality impact combined with ease of exploitation means attackers could operate stealthily without detection. Given the widespread adoption of QR-based digital menus in Europe, the vulnerability could disrupt business operations and erode customer trust. Furthermore, compromised systems might be leveraged as footholds for broader network intrusions, increasing the risk to connected enterprise systems.

Organizations should immediately assess their use of Akinsoft QR Menu and identify affected versions (s1.05.07 to before v1.05.12). Until an official patch is released, implement compensating controls such as deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block brute-force or rapid authentication attempts. Rate limiting and IP blacklisting should be enforced at the network perimeter. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be enabled if supported by the product or integrated at the network level. Monitoring and alerting for unusual authentication patterns must be established. Segmentation of the QR Menu system from critical internal networks can limit lateral movement if compromised. Organizations should also maintain up-to-date backups and prepare incident response plans tailored to potential authentication bypass scenarios. Regularly check for vendor updates or patches and apply them promptly once available.