CVE-2025-54715 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) identified in the Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager software developed by Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution"). This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges (PR:H) to manipulate file path inputs to access files and directories outside the intended restricted directory. The flaw arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs, enabling traversal sequences (e.g., ../) to escape the designated directory boundaries. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.9.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9 (medium severity), with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and no impact on integrity or availability but high impact on confidentiality (C:H/I:N/A:N). This means an authenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability without user interaction to read sensitive files that should be inaccessible, potentially exposing confidential information. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet, and no patches or fixes have been linked at the time of publication. The vulnerability is significant because inventory and order management systems often handle sensitive business data, including product details, pricing, supplier information, and possibly customer data. Unauthorized access to such files could lead to information disclosure, competitive disadvantage, or compliance violations. The requirement for high privileges limits exploitation to insiders or attackers who have already compromised an account with elevated rights, but the network attack vector increases the risk if such credentials are leaked or weakly protected.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability could be substantial, especially for SMEs and enterprises relying on the affected Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager software for logistics, inventory control, and order processing. Confidentiality breaches could expose sensitive commercial data, supplier contracts, or customer information, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties under GDPR. Since the vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, operational disruption is less likely, but data leakage risks remain critical. The medium severity score reflects the balance between the need for high privileges and the potential for significant data exposure. Organizations in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and distribution that use this software are at risk. Additionally, the lack of patches means organizations must rely on compensating controls until a fix is available. The network attack vector implies that remote exploitation is possible, increasing the threat surface if internal network segmentation and access controls are insufficient.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should immediately audit and restrict access rights to the Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager software, ensuring only trusted, necessary personnel have high privilege accounts. Implement strict network segmentation to limit access to the application servers from untrusted networks. Employ application-layer firewalls or intrusion detection systems to monitor and block suspicious path traversal attempts. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all pathname inputs within the application, if source code access and modification are possible. Until an official patch is released, consider deploying virtual patching techniques via web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block traversal payloads. Regularly monitor logs for unusual file access patterns. Additionally, enforce strong authentication mechanisms and credential management policies to prevent privilege escalation or credential compromise. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts.