CVE-2025-69612: TMS Management Console Path Traversal

CVE-2025-69612 Overview

A path traversal vulnerability exists in TMS Management Console (version 6.3.7.27386.20250818) from TMS Global Software. The "Download Template" function in the profile dashboard does not neutralize directory traversal sequences (../) in the filePath parameter, allowing authenticated users to read arbitrary files, such as the server's Web.config file.

Critical Impact

Authenticated attackers can leverage this path traversal vulnerability to read sensitive configuration files and potentially access database credentials, API keys, and other sensitive information stored on the server.

Affected Products

• TMS Management Console version 6.3.7.27386.20250818

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-01-22 - CVE CVE-2025-69612 published to NVD
• 2026-01-22 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-69612

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory), commonly known as Path Traversal or Directory Traversal. The flaw exists within the "Download Template" functionality accessible from the profile dashboard of TMS Management Console.

When a user requests a template file download, the application accepts a filePath parameter that specifies which file to retrieve. However, the application fails to properly sanitize this input, allowing attackers to inject directory traversal sequences such as ../ to escape the intended directory and access files elsewhere on the file system.

This vulnerability requires authentication, meaning an attacker must first obtain valid credentials to exploit it. However, once authenticated, even low-privileged users can leverage this flaw to read sensitive files that should be restricted.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and sanitization in the file download handler. The application does not properly neutralize special path characters (../ or ..\) before using the user-supplied filePath parameter to construct the full file path. This allows attackers to traverse outside the intended template directory and access arbitrary files readable by the web server process.

Attack Vector

The attack is network-accessible and can be exploited by any authenticated user. The attacker manipulates the filePath parameter in the template download request by prepending directory traversal sequences to navigate to sensitive files. For example, an attacker could request ../../../Web.config to read the application's configuration file, which often contains database connection strings, encryption keys, and other sensitive settings.

The attack requires low complexity and no user interaction beyond the attacker's own authenticated session. While the vulnerability only allows reading files (not modification or deletion), the confidentiality impact is significant as attackers can potentially extract credentials and other sensitive data.

A proof-of-concept demonstrating this vulnerability is available on GitHub.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-69612

Indicators of Compromise

• HTTP requests to the "Download Template" endpoint containing ../ or ..\ sequences in the filePath parameter
• Unusual access patterns to sensitive files such as Web.config, machine.config, or other system configuration files
• Web server logs showing repeated file download requests with path traversal patterns from single user sessions
• Unexpected file access errors or success messages in application logs for files outside the template directory

Detection Strategies

• Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block requests containing path traversal sequences (../, ..\, URL-encoded variants like %2e%2e%2f)
• Configure intrusion detection systems (IDS) to alert on HTTP requests with directory traversal patterns targeting the TMS Management Console
• Enable detailed logging on the application server to capture all file access attempts and review for anomalous patterns
• Deploy file integrity monitoring on sensitive configuration files to detect unauthorized read access

Monitoring Recommendations

• Monitor web server access logs for requests to the template download endpoint with suspicious path patterns
• Set up alerts for any authenticated user accessing files outside the designated template directories
• Review application logs regularly for path traversal attempt failures or unexpected file access patterns
• Implement real-time monitoring of access to sensitive configuration files like Web.config

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-69612

Immediate Actions Required

• Review all authenticated user accounts and restrict access to the template download functionality to only essential personnel
• Implement additional access controls to limit which users can access the profile dashboard
• Deploy a WAF rule to block requests containing path traversal sequences targeting the TMS Management Console
• Audit recent logs for any evidence of exploitation attempts against this vulnerability

Patch Information

No vendor patch information is currently available. Organizations should monitor the TMS Global Software website for security updates and apply patches as soon as they become available. Contact TMS Global Software support directly for guidance on remediation timelines and interim protections.

Workarounds

• Implement strict input validation at the network perimeter using a WAF to strip or block directory traversal sequences
• Restrict network access to the TMS Management Console to trusted IP addresses only
• Consider disabling the "Download Template" functionality until a patch is available if it is not critical to operations
• Configure the web server to run with minimal file system privileges to limit the scope of accessible files

Additional technical details and proof-of-concept information can be found in the GitHub PoC repository.