CVE-2025-62145 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the NewClarity DMCA Protection Badge software, versions up to 2.2.0. This vulnerability arises from improperly configured access control security levels, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to perform actions that should be restricted. The flaw does not require authentication or user interaction, making it remotely exploitable over the network. While the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, it can lead to integrity violations, such as unauthorized modification or manipulation of DMCA badge data or enforcement settings. The product is designed to provide copyright protection badges, which are often embedded in websites or digital content platforms to signal DMCA compliance. Exploiting this vulnerability could undermine the trustworthiness of these badges, potentially allowing attackers to bypass or tamper with copyright enforcement indicators. No public exploits have been reported yet, and no patches are currently linked, indicating that organizations must proactively assess their configurations. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N) confirms remote network exploitation with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of robust access control mechanisms in security products that enforce digital rights management and copyright protections.

For European organizations, particularly those relying on NewClarity DMCA Protection Badge to assert copyright protections on digital content, this vulnerability poses a risk to the integrity of their enforcement mechanisms. Unauthorized modification or manipulation of badge data could lead to false representations of copyright compliance, potentially exposing organizations to legal challenges or enabling copyright infringement. While confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the loss of integrity can damage brand reputation and trust with partners and customers. Sectors such as media, publishing, and digital content distribution are especially vulnerable. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the risk of widespread abuse if attackers discover practical exploitation methods. Given the lack of known exploits, the immediate impact is limited, but the potential for future exploitation necessitates prompt attention. European organizations with public-facing websites or platforms embedding these badges should consider the risk of reputational damage and operational disruption from manipulated copyright indicators.

Organizations should immediately review and audit the access control configurations of their NewClarity DMCA Protection Badge deployments to ensure that all sensitive functions and data are properly protected by authorization checks. Since no patches are currently available, temporary mitigations include restricting network access to the badge management interfaces using firewalls or VPNs, implementing strict IP whitelisting, and monitoring logs for unauthorized access attempts or anomalous changes. Additionally, organizations should implement integrity monitoring on badge-related files and configurations to detect unauthorized modifications promptly. Engaging with NewClarity for updates and patches is critical once they become available. Security teams should also educate relevant personnel about the risks of missing authorization and enforce the principle of least privilege in all related systems. Finally, integrating this vulnerability into vulnerability management and incident response workflows will help ensure timely detection and remediation.