v1.5.4: Security, authentication & account flow improvements

Mercur 1.5.4 improves authentication flows, fixes account-related issues, and resolves several UI and operational inconsistencies. This release also includes backend and infrastructure updates that strengthen security and support smoother development workflows.

What’s Changed

Admin Panel

• Improved user-facing error message during the "Refund" action to make it clearer and more user-friendly.

Vendor Panel

• Added support for profile picture upload/editing (new endpoint + logic).

Storefront

• Added expiration date for password reset links to improve security.

Other

• Added custom authentication provider (extended email/password support).
• Added new endpoint for account deletion.
• Development environment improvements.

What’s Fixed

Admin Panel

• Fixed missing method names in Financial Breakdown on Order Details view.
• Fixed missing Company ID and Company name in Customer section.

Vendor Panel

• Fixed error during creation of Pickup/Shipping options.
• Fixed issue where Shipping option could throw an error.
• Prevented required product attributes from being saved as empty.
• Fixed incorrect number of products displayed in collections.

Storefront

• Fixed password reset functionality not working correctly.
• Corrected UI issues in the "Set new password" modal.
• Fixed incorrect validation section displayed during account creation.
• Corrected wrong shop name and redirection link in welcome email.

Other

• Fixed login endpoint returning 200 status code on incorrect credentials.
• Fixes related to GitHub issues.