CVE-2025-10174 Overview
CVE-2025-10174 is a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability affecting PanCafe Pro, a café management software developed by Pan Software & Information Technologies Ltd. This vulnerability allows attackers on an adjacent network to intercept sensitive data transmitted in plaintext, potentially enabling flooding attacks and unauthorized access to confidential information.
Critical Impact
Sensitive information transmitted without encryption can be intercepted by attackers on the same network segment, leading to data exposure, credential theft, and potential service disruption through flooding attacks.
Affected Products
- PanCafe Pro versions prior to 3.3.2
- PanCafe Pro through version 23092025
Discovery Timeline
- February 11, 2026 - CVE CVE-2025-10174 published to NVD
- February 11, 2026 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-10174
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability falls under CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information), a fundamental cryptographic weakness where sensitive data is transmitted over network channels without proper encryption. PanCafe Pro fails to implement secure communication protocols when handling sensitive information, leaving data exposed to network-based interception.
The adjacent network attack vector means an attacker must be on the same local network segment or have the ability to position themselves between the client and server. Once positioned, the attacker can passively intercept traffic or actively inject malicious data into the communication stream.
The vulnerability enables flooding attacks, suggesting the cleartext protocol can be abused to overwhelm the system with requests. This combination of information disclosure and availability impact makes it particularly dangerous in shared network environments such as internet cafés, coworking spaces, or enterprise LANs.
Root Cause
The root cause is the absence of transport layer encryption (TLS/SSL) in the application's network communication implementation. PanCafe Pro transmits sensitive café management data, potentially including user credentials, session tokens, and administrative commands, over unencrypted channels. This design flaw violates secure coding practices that mandate encryption for all sensitive data in transit.
Attack Vector
An attacker with access to the adjacent network can exploit this vulnerability through passive network sniffing or active man-in-the-middle positioning. The attack requires no authentication or user interaction, and the complexity is low once network access is established.
The attack scenario typically involves:
- Gaining access to the same network segment as the PanCafe Pro installation
- Using network analysis tools to capture traffic between clients and the server
- Extracting sensitive information from cleartext transmissions
- Optionally, initiating flooding attacks by replaying or crafting malicious packets using the observed protocol structure
Due to the nature of this vulnerability being a protocol-level encryption issue, exploitation details should be referenced from the USOM Security Advisory TR-26-0058 for technical specifics.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-10174
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual network traffic patterns showing unencrypted data transmission on PanCafe Pro communication ports
- Network capture logs revealing plaintext credentials or session data
- Unexpected network flooding or high-volume traffic originating from or targeting PanCafe Pro systems
- Authentication failures following suspected interception activity
Detection Strategies
- Deploy network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) to identify cleartext transmission of sensitive data patterns
- Monitor for anomalous traffic volumes that may indicate flooding attacks exploiting this vulnerability
- Implement protocol analysis to detect unencrypted communications from PanCafe Pro installations
- Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify suspicious network behavior from café management systems
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging on network devices to capture traffic patterns associated with PanCafe Pro
- Configure alerts for cleartext authentication attempts or credential transmission
- Monitor for signs of ARP spoofing or other network positioning attacks that precede exploitation
- Review network segmentation to identify potential attacker positioning opportunities
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-10174
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade PanCafe Pro to version 3.3.2 or later as soon as patches become available
- Isolate PanCafe Pro systems on a dedicated network segment with strict access controls
- Implement network-level encryption using VPN tunnels if application-level encryption is not immediately available
- Review and restrict physical and logical access to network segments hosting PanCafe Pro
Patch Information
Organizations should consult the USOM Security Advisory TR-26-0058 for official patch information and vendor guidance. Contact Pan Software & Information Technologies Ltd directly for the latest secure version of PanCafe Pro that addresses this cleartext transmission vulnerability.
Workarounds
- Implement a reverse proxy with TLS termination in front of PanCafe Pro to encrypt all client communications
- Deploy network segmentation to isolate café management systems from general user traffic
- Use IPsec or VPN tunneling to encrypt traffic between PanCafe Pro components until official patches are applied
- Implement strict network access controls limiting who can connect to the vulnerable system's network segment
# Example network isolation using iptables
# Restrict access to PanCafe Pro to specific management hosts only
iptables -A INPUT -s 192.168.1.0/24 -d PANCAFE_SERVER_IP -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -s MANAGEMENT_HOST_IP -d PANCAFE_SERVER_IP -j ACCEPT
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