CVE-2025-65742
📋 TL;DR
An unauthenticated Broken Function Level Authorization vulnerability in Newgen OmniDocs v11.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication and access privileged API functions. This enables information disclosure and full account takeover via crafted API requests. Organizations using Newgen OmniDocs v11.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Newgen OmniDocs
📦 What is this software?
Omnidocs by Newgensoft
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the OmniDocs system with administrative access, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement to connected systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive documents and user accounts, leading to data breaches and privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and API security controls are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Proof of concept code is publicly available on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://newgensoft.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Monitor Newgen's official website for security advisories. 2. Apply the official patch when available. 3. Test in a non-production environment first.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Access Control
allRestrict access to OmniDocs API endpoints to trusted IP addresses only.
API Gateway Protection
allImplement an API gateway with authentication and authorization controls in front of OmniDocs.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the OmniDocs system in a segmented network zone with strict firewall rules.
- Implement multi-factor authentication and monitor for suspicious API activity.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if you are running Newgen OmniDocs v11.0 with LDAP authentication enabled.Check Version:
Check the OmniDocs administration interface or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that unauthorized API requests to privileged endpoints are properly rejected after applying mitigations.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual API requests to authentication endpoints
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful privileged access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to OmniDocs API endpoints from untrusted sources
SIEM Query:
source="omni*" AND (uri="/api/auth*" OR uri="/api/ldap*") AND status=200 AND user="anonymous"