PayRange API
Overview
A serious vulnerability has been discovered in the PayRange API, affecting all versions of the product. This flaw allows both authenticated and unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive information about devices on the PayRange network. They could potentially modify device settings, leading to service disruptions or altered device displays. The vulnerability is attributed to a lack of proper authorization on management endpoints, making device details publicly accessible. PayRange has not yet collaborated with CISA to address this issue, and users are encouraged to reach out to their customer support for guidance. Given the nature of this vulnerability, it poses a significant risk to users in the commercial facilities sector across the United States and Canada.
Key Takeaways
- Affected Systems: Affected product: PayRange API, Vendor: PayRange, Versions: all/*
- Action Required: CISA recommends minimizing network exposure for all control systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
- Timeline: Disclosed on 2026-08-25
Original Article Summary
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote, authenticated or unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information, arbitrarily modify the device to cause a denial of service, or alter a devices displayed image. The following versions of PayRange API are affected: PayRange API vers:all/* CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 8.8 PayRange PayRange API Missing Authorization Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities Countries/Areas Deployed: United States, Canada Company Headquarters Location: United States Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-18965 The affected product is missing proper authorization on management endpoints, which allows verbose details of every device on the PayRange network to be publicly accessible, with or without an account. View CVE Details Affected Products PayRange API Vendor: PayRange Product Version: PayRange PayRange API: vers:all/* Product Status: known_affected Remediations Mitigation PayRange has not responded to requests to work with CISA to mitigate this vulnerability. Users of PayRange devices are invited to contact PayRange customer support at support@payrange.com for additional information. mailto:support@payrange.com Relevant CWE: CWE-862 Missing Authorization Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 8.8 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H 4.0 8.7 HIGH CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Acknowledgments Tahi Wilton Geary reported this vulnerability to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-08-25 Date Revision Summary 2026-08-25 1 Initial Publication Legal Notice and Terms of Use
Impact
Affected product: PayRange API, Vendor: PayRange, Versions: all/*
Exploitation Status
No active exploitation has been reported at this time. However, organizations should still apply patches promptly as proof-of-concept code may exist.
Timeline
Disclosed on 2026-08-25
Remediation
CISA recommends minimizing network exposure for all control systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Devices should be located behind firewalls and isolated from business networks. For remote access, use secure methods like VPNs. Organizations should also conduct impact analyses and risk assessments before implementing defensive measures.
Additional Information
This threat intelligence is aggregated from trusted cybersecurity sources. For the most up-to-date information, technical details, and official vendor guidance, please refer to the original article linked below.
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