CVE-2025-67280 in BPM Suite
Summary
by MITRE • 01/09/2026
In TIM BPM Suite/ TIM FLOW through 9.1.2 multiple Hibernate Query Language injection vulnerabilities exist which allow a low privileged user to extract passwords of other users and access sensitive data of another user.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/09/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-67280 represents a critical security flaw within the TIM BPM Suite and TIM FLOW platforms version 9.1.2 and earlier. This issue stems from improper input validation within the Hibernate Query Language implementation, creating a pathway for unauthorized data access. The vulnerability affects organizations relying on these business process management tools for workflow automation and enterprise process orchestration, where the exposure of user credentials and sensitive data could result in significant operational and security consequences.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through Hibernate Query Language injection attacks that leverage insufficient sanitization of user inputs within database queries. Attackers can craft malicious input parameters that manipulate the underlying HQL queries to extract information from the database. Specifically, low privileged users can exploit this weakness to retrieve password hashes or plaintext credentials of other users within the system. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into HQL queries without proper parameterization or input validation mechanisms. This type of flaw falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL injection, specifically within the Hibernate framework context, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where these platforms handle sensitive business data.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-67280 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to additional system resources. Organizations utilizing TIM BPM Suite and TIM FLOW may experience unauthorized data access, potential credential compromise, and unauthorized modification of business processes. The vulnerability's low privilege requirement makes it especially concerning as it can be exploited by users with minimal access rights, potentially leading to internal security breaches. Attackers could use the stolen credentials to impersonate legitimate users, access restricted workflows, and manipulate business processes that are protected by the platform's authorization mechanisms. This scenario directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials use for persistence and privilege escalation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-67280 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries within the Hibernate framework. Organizations must ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized and that HQL queries utilize parameterized statements instead of direct string concatenation. The immediate solution involves updating to the latest version of TIM BPM Suite and TIM FLOW where this vulnerability has been addressed through proper input validation and query sanitization measures. Additionally, implementing comprehensive logging and monitoring of database access patterns can help detect anomalous activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls should be enforced to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Security teams should also conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify similar weaknesses within the broader application ecosystem, as this vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices in enterprise workflow platforms.