CVE-2025-8052 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-564 affecting OpenText Flipper version 3.1.2. The flaw resides in the way the application processes Hibernate Query Language (HQL) inputs, allowing a low-privilege authenticated user to inject malicious SQL commands. This injection can manipulate backend database queries, potentially enabling unauthorized data access or extraction beyond intended permissions. The vulnerability's exploitation requires the attacker to have some level of authenticated access and user interaction, but the attack complexity is low due to insufficient input validation or sanitization in the HQL processor. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack is network-based (AV:A), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring privileges (PR:L), and user interaction (UI:A). The impact on confidentiality is direct due to possible data leakage, while integrity and availability impacts are limited. No known exploits have been reported, and no patches were linked at the time of disclosure, indicating the need for vigilance and interim mitigations. This vulnerability is significant because it allows lateral movement within the application’s database layer by users who should have limited access, increasing the risk of insider threats or compromised accounts being leveraged for data exfiltration.

For European organizations, the primary impact is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored within OpenText Flipper databases. This could include intellectual property, customer data, or internal business information, depending on the deployment context. The vulnerability could facilitate data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and reputational damage. Since the flaw requires authenticated access, insider threats or compromised credentials pose a higher risk. The low severity rating may underestimate the impact in environments where Flipper manages critical or sensitive data. Additionally, the ability to manipulate database queries could be leveraged to escalate privileges or pivot to other systems if combined with other vulnerabilities. The lack of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as threat actors may develop exploits over time. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government, are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of data leakage.

1. Restrict user privileges strictly to the minimum necessary, ensuring that users with access to Flipper cannot perform unauthorized queries. 2. Implement robust monitoring and logging of database queries and application logs to detect anomalous or suspicious HQL activity indicative of injection attempts. 3. Apply input validation and sanitization controls at the application layer to prevent malicious HQL input from reaching the database. 4. Segregate the database environment to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 5. Regularly audit user accounts and access rights to identify and remove unnecessary privileges. 6. Engage with OpenText support to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 7. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting HQL. 8. Conduct security awareness training for users to reduce the risk of credential compromise and phishing that could lead to authenticated access by attackers.