CVE-2024-8465CWE-89

SQL injection vulnerability in Job Portal

Critical · published September 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can exploit a single user_id parameter to unleash a devastating SQL injection — it's like handing over the keys to the entire database! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can not only order food but also browse and steal the entire recipe book! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to retrieve sensitive information stored in your system with just a simple query tweak. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to all user data, including names, addresses, and even sensitive information. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, and a significant loss of trust for your platform. It’s absolutely devastating for any organization involved!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can not only order food but also browse and steal the entire recipe book! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to retrieve sensitive information stored in your system with just a simple query tweak. This SQL injection vulnerability occurs in the /jobportal/admin/user/controller.php file, where an attacker can manipulate the user_id parameter to execute arbitrary SQL queries and extract sensitive information from the database.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to all user data, including names, addresses, and even sensitive information. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, and a significant loss of trust for your platform. It’s absolutely devastating for any organization involved! To mitigate this vulnerability, patch to the latest version that addresses this issue, sanitize all user inputs, and implement prepared statements for database queries. Conduct a thorough security audit to identify any other potential SQL injection points in your application. You've got this! Act now and secure your database. 🛡️

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
0.00464 · 39.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-09-05T12:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 SEP 12:54Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in Job Portal
    cvelistv5