CVE-2025-61115 identifies a critical security vulnerability in the ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Android application (package com.cta.abcfinewineandspirits), specifically versions 11.27.5 and earlier. The vulnerability stems from improper access control in the app's login mechanism, where the application fails to correctly validate user passwords during authentication. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass the password verification step entirely and obtain valid session identifiers, effectively granting unauthorized access to user accounts. The compromised session tokens can be used to impersonate legitimate users, leading to potential privacy violations, unauthorized transactions, and abuse of platform functionalities. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. Although no public exploits have been reported and no patches are currently available, the flaw's presence in a consumer-facing mobile app with sensitive user data and transactional capabilities makes it a significant threat. The lack of a CVSS score necessitates a severity assessment based on the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, ease of exploitation, and scope of affected users. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely by attackers with minimal technical barriers, affecting all users of the vulnerable app version. The absence of proper password validation undermines the fundamental security of the authentication process, making this a critical issue for both end users and the service provider.

For European organizations, especially those involved in retail, e-commerce, or supply chain operations linked to ABC Fine Wine & Spirits or ABC Liquors, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk. Unauthorized access to user accounts can lead to data breaches involving personal and payment information, resulting in privacy violations and potential regulatory penalties under GDPR. Fraudulent transactions or misuse of accounts could damage brand reputation and customer trust. Additionally, attackers could leverage compromised accounts to launch further attacks within the ecosystem, such as phishing or spreading malware. The impact extends beyond individual users to organizational operations, potentially disrupting service availability and increasing incident response costs. Given the app’s consumer-facing nature, the threat also affects end customers in Europe, who may suffer financial loss or identity theft. The lack of a patch means the window of exposure remains open, increasing the urgency for mitigation. Organizations relying on this app or integrating with its services must consider the risk of lateral movement and data leakage within their networks.

Immediate mitigation requires the app developer, ABC Liquors, Inc., to release a patched version that properly enforces password validation during authentication. Until a patch is available, organizations and users should avoid using the vulnerable app version and monitor for suspicious login activities or session anomalies. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the platform level can reduce the risk of unauthorized access even if session tokens are compromised. Organizations should also audit their user account management and session handling processes to detect and invalidate suspicious sessions promptly. Network-level controls such as anomaly detection and rate limiting on authentication endpoints can help mitigate exploitation attempts. Educating users about the risk and encouraging password changes may limit damage. For enterprises integrating with this app, segregating access and applying strict API security controls are recommended. Continuous monitoring for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability is essential. Finally, organizations should prepare incident response plans specific to account compromise scenarios stemming from this vulnerability.