Method of reproducing is strange, i know it.

1. Create JSF 1.2 KickStart
2. Create Hibernate configuration using wizard (just select project and press Finish)
3. Create Hibernate configuration console (enter name, select property from JSF project, select previously created Hibernate configuration, press Finish)
4. Create Hibernate reverse engeneering file ising wizard (select project, console configuration, press Finish)
5. Open this file. GoTo Tables&Columns tab. Press button "Add".

Exception appears (coz no JBDC connection provided), error log attached.