CVE-2025-14696 is a vulnerability identified in Shenzhen Sixun Software's Sixun Shanghui Group Business Management System version 4.10.24.3. The flaw resides in an unspecified functionality of the API endpoint /api/GylOperator/UpdatePasswordBatch, which handles batch password updates or recovery. The vulnerability manifests as weak password recovery controls, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the password reset process. This could enable attackers to reset or update passwords for multiple user accounts without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive business data. The weakness does not require any privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent (VI:L, VC:N). No availability impact is noted. The vendor was contacted early but did not respond, and no patches or mitigations have been published. Although no active exploitation in the wild has been reported, a public exploit is available, increasing the likelihood of future attacks. This vulnerability is particularly concerning for organizations relying on this business management system for critical operations, as unauthorized access could lead to data breaches, fraud, or operational disruption.

For European organizations using the Sixun Shanghui Group Business Management System, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of unauthorized access to business accounts and sensitive information. Exploitation could lead to compromised user credentials, enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate users, access confidential business data, manipulate transactions, or disrupt business processes. The lack of authentication and user interaction requirements makes exploitation feasible remotely, increasing exposure. This could impact confidentiality and integrity of data, potentially leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory non-compliance under GDPR if personal data is involved. Organizations in sectors such as retail, supply chain management, and enterprise resource planning that rely on this software are at particular risk. The absence of vendor response and patches exacerbates the threat, requiring organizations to implement compensating controls promptly. Additionally, the presence of a public exploit increases the risk of opportunistic attacks targeting vulnerable deployments in Europe.

Given the lack of official patches, European organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict network access to the /api/GylOperator/UpdatePasswordBatch endpoint using firewalls or API gateways, limiting it to trusted IP addresses or internal networks only. 2) Implement strict monitoring and logging of password recovery and batch update activities to detect anomalous or unauthorized attempts promptly. 3) Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all user accounts to reduce the impact of compromised credentials. 4) Conduct regular audits of user accounts and password reset logs to identify suspicious activity. 5) Segment the network to isolate the business management system from less secure environments, reducing attack surface. 6) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting this API endpoint. 7) Engage with Shenzhen Sixun Software for updates and monitor threat intelligence feeds for any new developments or patches. 8) Educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability and the importance of rapid incident response in case of suspicious activity.