CVE-2023-49688CWE-89

Job Portal v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

Critical · published December 21, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky flaw in Job Portal v1.0 opens the door wide for SQL injection attacks through the unsuspecting 'txtUser' parameter! Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without ever checking if the requests are safe — you could end up serving anything from a questionable dish to a five-alarm chili! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database directly, leading to the potential loss of critical data, exposure of sensitive information, or even taking over the entire system. Without validation, the sky's the limit for what they can do!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without ever checking if the requests are safe — you could end up serving anything from a questionable dish to a five-alarm chili! The 'txtUser' parameter in login.php fails to validate input, allowing unfiltered data to be sent to the database, which could be exploited for SQL injection.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database directly, leading to the potential loss of critical data, exposure of sensitive information, or even taking over the entire system. Without validation, the sky's the limit for what they can do! Immediate action is crucial! Patch the Job Portal to version 1.0.1, implement input validation for all user inputs, and regularly audit your database for any anomalous activity. Don't wait—secure your portal today! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your security fortress fortified in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00671 · 51.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-12-21T23:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 23:21Z
    Job Portal v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)
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