CVE-2025-14085 is a vulnerability identified in the youlaitech youlai-mall e-commerce platform versions 1.0.0 and 2.0.0. The issue arises from improper control of dynamically-identified variables within the /app-api/v1/orders/ endpoint, specifically through manipulation of the orderId argument. Dynamically-identified variables refer to variables whose names or references are constructed or resolved at runtime, often based on user input or other dynamic data. Improper control means that an attacker can influence which variables are accessed or modified, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data corruption. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity) reflects that the attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction needed, but the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited. The vendor was contacted but did not respond, and no patches have been released, leaving systems exposed. While no known exploits are currently active in the wild, public disclosure means attackers could develop exploits. The vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate order data, potentially leading to fraudulent transactions, data leakage, or disruption of order processing. The lack of vendor response and patches necessitates immediate mitigation by affected organizations.

For European organizations, the vulnerability poses risks to the integrity and confidentiality of order processing data within the youlai-mall platform. Attackers could manipulate orderId parameters to alter order details, potentially enabling fraudulent orders, unauthorized access to customer data, or disruption of e-commerce operations. This could damage customer trust, lead to financial losses, and violate data protection regulations such as GDPR. The availability impact is limited but could manifest if order processing is disrupted. Given the remote exploitability without authentication, attackers could target exposed API endpoints over the internet. Organizations relying on youlai-mall for critical e-commerce functions in Europe, especially those with high transaction volumes, face increased operational and reputational risks. The absence of vendor patches increases the urgency for internal mitigations and monitoring to prevent exploitation.

1. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the orderId parameter to ensure only expected formats and values are accepted, preventing manipulation of dynamically-identified variables. 2. Apply runtime application self-protection (RASP) or web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block anomalous requests targeting the /app-api/v1/orders/ endpoint. 3. Conduct code reviews and static analysis to identify and refactor any dynamic variable usage patterns that could be exploited. 4. Restrict API access through network segmentation and IP whitelisting where feasible to limit exposure. 5. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to orderId parameters or order processing anomalies. 6. Prepare incident response plans specific to e-commerce fraud or data manipulation scenarios. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to track patch releases or alternative secure versions. 8. Consider temporary disabling or restricting the vulnerable API endpoint if business operations allow until a patch is available.