CVE-2025-14016 is an improper authorization vulnerability found in the macrozheng mall-swarm e-commerce platform, specifically affecting versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.3. The flaw resides in the delete function located at the endpoint /member/readHistory/delete, where the 'ids' parameter is not properly validated for authorization. This allows an attacker with limited privileges to remotely invoke the delete operation on read history records that they should not have permission to remove. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited over the network without elevated privileges, although some level of authenticated access is necessary (PR:L). The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity, considering the impact on integrity and availability of user data, ease of exploitation, and scope limited to read history deletion. The vendor was notified early but has not issued any patches or mitigation guidance. Public disclosure of the exploit details increases the likelihood of active exploitation attempts. This vulnerability could be leveraged to disrupt user data integrity, potentially affecting audit trails or user experience in the mall-swarm platform.

For European organizations using macrozheng mall-swarm, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized deletion of user read history data, impacting data integrity and potentially availability of user activity logs. This could disrupt user experience, complicate forensic investigations, and undermine trust in the platform. Organizations handling sensitive or regulated data may face compliance risks if audit trails are tampered with. Although the vulnerability requires limited privileges, attackers who gain such access could escalate their impact by deleting critical user data. The lack of vendor response and patch availability increases risk exposure. Given the public exploit disclosure, European entities are at heightened risk of targeted attacks, especially those relying on mall-swarm for e-commerce or customer engagement platforms.

1. Immediately audit and restrict access controls around the /member/readHistory/delete endpoint to ensure only authorized users can perform delete operations. 2. Implement additional server-side authorization checks validating that the authenticated user owns the data they attempt to delete. 3. Monitor logs for unusual deletion requests or patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 4. If possible, disable or restrict the delete functionality temporarily until a vendor patch is available. 5. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious manipulation of the 'ids' parameter. 6. Conduct thorough penetration testing focusing on authorization controls in mall-swarm deployments. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to track patch releases or mitigation advisories. 8. Consider isolating mall-swarm instances handling sensitive data to limit blast radius. 9. Educate administrators and users about the vulnerability and encourage vigilance for suspicious activity.