CVE-2024-44546

Powerjob >= 3.20 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the version parameter

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection in Powerjob could let attackers manipulate your database through a simple version parameter! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the server takes your order but can also change the entire menu behind the scenes — if they get a hold of your table number, they can serve whatever they want! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to complete database takeover. This means they could read sensitive data, delete records, or even manipulate your entire application — a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the server takes your order but can also change the entire menu behind the scenes — if they get a hold of your table number, they can serve whatever they want! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to leverage the version parameter to inject malicious SQL code, bypassing normal access controls and compromising your database's integrity.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to complete database takeover. This means they could read sensitive data, delete records, or even manipulate your entire application — a recipe for chaos! Upgrade Powerjob to version 3.21 or later to patch this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, ensure that all input is properly sanitized and validate parameters to further safeguard against SQL injections. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in control of your databases 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
0.00421 · 35.3th percentile
Published
2024-11-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 00:00Z
    Powerjob >= 3.20 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the version parameter
    cvelistv5