CVE-2025-52025 identifies a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the Aptsys gemscms POS Platform backend, specifically in the GetServiceByRestaurantID endpoint. The vulnerability stems from the direct insertion of user-supplied input into dynamic SQL queries without adequate sanitization or the use of parameterized statements. The 'id' parameter accepts input that is concatenated into the SQL query string, enabling an attacker to craft malicious input that alters the intended SQL command. This can lead to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion within the backend database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 score of 9.4 reflects the critical impact on confidentiality and integrity, with a low attack complexity and no privileges required. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the nature of POS systems—handling sensitive payment and customer data—makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate defensive measures. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), a common and well-understood category of injection flaws. Organizations using the Aptsys gemscms POS Platform should prioritize remediation to prevent potential data breaches or operational disruptions.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant threat to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive payment and customer data processed by POS systems. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to financial records, customer personal information, and transaction histories, potentially resulting in financial fraud, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and reputational damage. The availability impact is lower but still present, as attackers could modify or delete data, disrupting business operations. Hospitality and retail sectors, which heavily rely on POS platforms, could face operational downtime and loss of customer trust. Given the critical CVSS score and ease of exploitation, attackers could leverage this vulnerability to pivot into broader network compromise or data exfiltration. European organizations with interconnected IT environments may experience cascading effects, amplifying the overall risk.

1. Apply patches or updates from Aptsys as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 2. In the absence of official patches, implement immediate input validation and sanitization on the 'id' parameter to reject or neutralize malicious input. 3. Refactor the backend code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements, eliminating dynamic SQL concatenation. 4. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary, limiting the potential damage from successful injection attacks. 5. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual queries or error messages indicative of injection attempts. 6. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting SQL Injection patterns specific to the vulnerable endpoint. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on injection vulnerabilities in POS systems. 8. Educate development teams on secure coding practices to prevent recurrence of similar issues. 9. Segment POS systems from other critical network assets to contain potential breaches. 10. Prepare incident response plans tailored to POS system compromises.