CVE-2025-8741 is a vulnerability identified in the macrozheng mall software versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.3. The flaw exists in the /admin/login functionality, where sensitive information is transmitted in cleartext over the network. This means that credentials or other confidential data sent during the login process are not encrypted, allowing an attacker with network access to intercept and read this data. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction, but the attack complexity is rated as high, indicating that exploitation requires significant effort or specific conditions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), reflecting the moderate impact due to the lack of integrity or availability impact and the high attack complexity. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no patches or mitigations have been published yet. Although no known exploits are currently active in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability and exploit details increases the risk of future exploitation. The vulnerability primarily compromises confidentiality by exposing sensitive login information to network eavesdropping, potentially leading to unauthorized access if credentials are captured and reused.

For European organizations using macrozheng mall versions up to 1.0.3, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of administrative credentials. An attacker capable of intercepting network traffic—such as those on the same local network or able to perform man-in-the-middle attacks—could capture login credentials in cleartext. This could lead to unauthorized administrative access, enabling further compromise of the e-commerce platform, including data theft, manipulation of transactions, or disruption of services. Given the critical role of e-commerce platforms in business operations, such breaches could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties under GDPR for failing to protect personal data. The medium severity rating reflects that while exploitation is difficult, the potential consequences of credential compromise are serious. The lack of vendor response and patches increases the urgency for organizations to implement compensating controls.

European organizations should immediately assess their use of macrozheng mall and identify any instances running affected versions (1.0.0 to 1.0.3). Since no official patches are available, organizations must implement compensating controls: 1) Enforce network-level encryption such as VPNs or TLS termination proxies to secure traffic between clients and the /admin/login endpoint, ensuring sensitive data is not transmitted in cleartext. 2) Restrict administrative interface access to trusted IP ranges or via VPN to reduce exposure to potential attackers. 3) Monitor network traffic for signs of interception or unusual access patterns to the admin login page. 4) Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) on administrative accounts to mitigate the risk of credential compromise. 5) Plan for an upgrade or migration to a patched or alternative e-commerce platform once available. 6) Educate administrators about the risk and encourage the use of strong, unique passwords. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on protecting the vulnerable login process and limiting exposure until a vendor patch is released.