CVE-2024-8466CWE-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

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lets attackers dive into your data just by manipulating a single CATEGORY parameter! Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes your order but misreads it, leading them to accidentally uncover all the secret recipes stored in the back kitchen. This vulnerability grants access to sensitive information that shouldn’t be easily accessible! An attacker can send a crafted query through the /jobportal/admin/category/controller.php, potentially exposing everything stored in the database. This could mean accessing private user data, confidential company information, or worse — leading to a full compromise of your system's integrity. 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes your order but misreads it, leading them to accidentally uncover all the secret recipes stored in the back kitchen. This vulnerability grants access to sensitive information that shouldn’t be easily accessible! This vulnerability allows SQL injection through an unsanitized CATEGORY parameter, enabling attackers to retrieve all the information from the database without proper authorization.

What to do

An attacker can send a crafted query through the /jobportal/admin/category/controller.php, potentially exposing everything stored in the database. This could mean accessing private user data, confidential company information, or worse — leading to a full compromise of your system's integrity. 🔥 Patch your application to the latest version immediately to close this vulnerability. Implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent future injections, and conduct a thorough audit of all database interactions. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you'll enhance your security and keep your data safe! 💪✨

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