CVE-2017-17596

Entrepreneur Job Portal Script 2.0.6 has SQL Injection via the jobsearch_all.php rid1 parameter

published December 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the job portal's rid1 parameter! This vulnerability in Entrepreneur Job Portal Script 2.0.6 could be an attacker’s golden ticket. 🔍 Think of this like a job application that allows someone to slip in a fake résumé — the system might believe anything submitted without proper checks. Just like how a hiring manager should verify the info, the application needs to validate inputs to avoid nasty surprises! An attacker could potentially manipulate the SQL queries executed by the job portal, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control of the database. Imagine having your entire user database exposed, including private information! This could lead to serious data leaks and a tarnished reputation.

Put simply

Think of this like a job application that allows someone to slip in a fake résumé — the system might believe anything submitted without proper checks. Just like how a hiring manager should verify the info, the application needs to validate inputs to avoid nasty surprises! This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code through the rid1 parameter in jobsearch_all.php, potentially compromising the backend database and accessing or modifying its contents.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate the SQL queries executed by the job portal, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control of the database. Imagine having your entire user database exposed, including private information! This could lead to serious data leaks and a tarnished reputation. To secure your system, immediately patch the script or upgrade to the latest version. Ensure that all input parameters are properly validated and sanitized to prevent injection attacks. Implement prepared statements to safeguard against future vulnerabilities. You've got this! With these steps, you can bolster your security and keep your users safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03050 · 87.4th percentile
Published
2017-12-13T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 09:00Z
    Entrepreneur Job Portal Script 2.0.6 has SQL Injection via the jobsearch_all.php rid1 parameter
    cvelistv5