CVE-2025-68393 in BDF
Summary
by MITRE • 10/30/2026
ARKETEAM Protectel modules PROTECTELMAJ and BDF are vulnerable to SQL injection vulnerability. Improper neutralization of input provided by a low privileged user into "Utilisateur" parameter allows for SQL Injection attacks. This issue has been fixed in: PROTECTELMAJ v6.5.19 and BDF v6.4.67
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2026
The identified vulnerability affects ARKETEAM Protectel modules, specifically the PROTECTELMAJ version prior to 6.5.19 and the BDF module prior to 6.4.67. This security flaw is classified as a SQL injection vulnerability resulting from improper neutralization of user-supplied input within the Utilisateur parameter. The root cause lies in the application's failure to adequately sanitize or validate data entered by users before it is incorporated into backend database queries. When an attacker provides maliciously crafted input through this specific parameter, the web application processes the data without sufficient checks, allowing the injected SQL commands to be executed directly against the underlying database management system. This type of flaw typically arises from a lack of proper use of prepared statements or parameterized queries, which are standard defensive coding practices designed to separate code logic from user input.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows for unauthorized access and manipulation of data stored within the Protectel systems. Since the vulnerability can be exploited by low-privileged users, the barrier to entry for an attacker is relatively low compared to vulnerabilities requiring administrative credentials. An adversary could leverage SQL injection techniques such as UNION-based attacks or blind boolean-based injections to extract sensitive information from the database. This may include user credentials, personal identifiable information of building occupants, security event logs, and configuration details that define access control policies. Beyond data exfiltration, an attacker might also attempt to modify existing records or delete critical entries, thereby compromising the integrity and availability of the security infrastructure managed by these modules.
From a classification perspective, this issue aligns with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-89, which describes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. This weakness is frequently associated with data exposure risks outlined under CWE-200 and can lead to severe confidentiality breaches as defined by CWE-564. In the context of adversary tactics, this vulnerability facilitates techniques categorized under MITRE ATT&CK ID T1190, which covers Exploit Public-Facing Application. Attackers often use such entry points to establish a foothold within an organization's network or to pivot into more critical systems if the database server is accessible from other parts of the infrastructure. The ability for low-privileged users to exploit this flaw further exacerbates the risk by expanding the potential attack surface to include any authenticated user with minimal access rights, making it easier for insider threats or compromised accounts to cause damage.
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations must immediately upgrade their ARKETEAM Protectel modules to PROTECTELMAJ version 6.5.19 or later and BDF version 6.4.67 or later, as these releases contain the necessary patches for input validation and query sanitization. In addition to applying vendor-provided updates, system administrators should implement defense-in-depth strategies such as deploying Web Application Firewalls that can detect and block common SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests. It is also advisable to enforce strict principle of least privilege on database accounts used by the application, ensuring that even if an injection occurs, the attacker cannot perform destructive operations like dropping tables or accessing unrelated databases. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on parameterized query implementation will help prevent similar issues from arising in future software versions.