CVE-2025-14696 affects Shenzhen Sixun Software's Sixun Shanghui Group Business Management System version 4.10.24.3. The vulnerability resides in an unspecified functionality of the API endpoint /api/GylOperator/UpdatePasswordBatch, which is responsible for batch updating passwords. Due to improper implementation, this endpoint allows attackers to remotely initiate password recovery operations without authentication or user interaction, leading to weak password recovery mechanisms. This flaw can be exploited by sending crafted requests to the API, enabling attackers to reset or change passwords of user accounts arbitrarily. The vulnerability compromises the integrity of user credentials and potentially grants unauthorized access to the system. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation has been reported. The vendor was notified early but has not issued any response or patch, leaving affected systems exposed. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, no confidentiality or availability impact, but partial integrity impact, and a medium overall severity score of 6.9.

For European organizations using the Sixun Shanghui Group Business Management System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of unauthorized access through compromised password recovery. Attackers could reset passwords for critical business management accounts, leading to potential data manipulation, unauthorized transactions, or disruption of business operations. The integrity of sensitive business data could be undermined, affecting trust and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR. Since the exploit requires no authentication or user interaction and can be initiated remotely, attackers can operate stealthily from anywhere. The absence of vendor response and patches increases exposure duration. Organizations relying on this software for supply chain, inventory, or financial management may face operational and reputational damage if exploited. The impact is heightened in sectors with stringent regulatory requirements or where business continuity is critical.

Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to the vulnerable API endpoint by implementing network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN-only access. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting /api/GylOperator/UpdatePasswordBatch. Conduct thorough audits of user accounts and reset passwords for all potentially affected accounts. Monitor logs for unusual password reset activities and unauthorized access attempts. If possible, disable or restrict the password recovery feature until a vendor patch is available. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all user accounts to reduce the risk of unauthorized access even if passwords are compromised. Engage with Shenzhen Sixun Software for updates or patches and consider alternative software solutions if the vendor remains unresponsive. Regularly update incident response plans to include this vulnerability scenario.