Overview
CVE-2025-14016 identifies a medium severity security vulnerability present in macrozheng mall-swarm version up to 1.0.3. This flaw allows unauthorized remote attackers to delete read history entries due to improper authorization checks within the delete function of the /member/readHistory/delete endpoint. A publicly available exploit exists, making this vulnerability a significant risk.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of the ids argument passed to the delete function. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to delete read history entries belonging to other users without proper authentication or authorization. This improper authorization allows for the potential deletion of sensitive user data. The affected file is /member/readHistory/delete.
CVSS Analysis
- CVSS Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Vector: To get the exact vector, you need more information. However, a likely approximate vector would be AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N (Network, Low Attack Complexity, No Privileges Required, No User Interaction, Unchanged Scope, No Confidentiality Impact, Low Integrity Impact, No Availability Impact)
This CVSS score indicates a medium severity vulnerability. While the attack can be carried out remotely and requires no user interaction, it primarily impacts data integrity with a limited potential for impact on confidentiality or availability.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-14016 can lead to:
- Data Manipulation: Unauthorized deletion of users’ read history, leading to data loss and potential disruption of user experience.
- Reputational Damage: If exploited, the vulnerability could damage the reputation of applications relying on macrozheng mall-swarm.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Unfortunately, as of the publication date of this article, the vendor has not responded to vulnerability disclosures and no official patch is available. Therefore, the following mitigation steps are recommended:
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation on the
idsparameter passed to the/member/readHistory/deleteendpoint. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete the specified read history entries. - Authorization Checks: Add stricter authorization checks to verify that the user initiating the delete action owns the targeted read history records.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Configure the WAF to monitor and filter requests to the affected endpoint.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Closely monitor application logs for any suspicious activity related to the
/member/readHistory/deleteendpoint. - Consider Alternatives: If possible, consider migrating to a more actively maintained alternative until a patch is available.
