PAX PoS Terminal Flaw Could Allow Attackers to Tamper with Transactions

January 17, 2024 at 09:57AM PAX Technology’s PoS terminals have high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow threat actors to execute arbitrary code. The STM Cyber R&D team discovered six flaws, including privilege escalation and local code execution, impacting various PAX devices. The vulnerabilities were responsibly disclosed to PAX, and patches were released in November 2023. Key … Read more

Vulnerabilities Expose PAX Payment Terminals to Hacking

January 16, 2024 at 11:12AM PAX Technology’s Android-based PoS terminals are vulnerable to multiple exploits allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands, according to a report by STM Cyber. The vulnerabilities, affecting various PAX devices, include the ability to manipulate payment data, inject shell commands, and execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Patches have … Read more