CVE-2019-25498
SQL Injection in Simple Job Script Allows Authentication Bypass
Publication date: 2026-03-04
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| simplejobscript | simplejobscript | to 1.66 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2019-25498 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability affecting Simple Job Script versions up to 1.66. It occurs because the application does not properly neutralize special elements in SQL commands, specifically through the "landing_location" parameter in the "searched" endpoint.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with malicious SQL payloads. This allows them to manipulate database queries, bypass authentication mechanisms, and extract sensitive information from the database.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive database information by attackers without needing any authentication.
- Attackers can bypass authentication controls.
- Sensitive data stored in the database can be extracted.
- The integrity of the database is at risk due to possible manipulation of SQL queries.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring for suspicious POST requests to the 'searched' endpoint that include the 'landing_location' parameter with potentially malicious SQL payloads."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A practical approach is to capture and analyze HTTP POST traffic targeting the 'searched' endpoint and look for SQL injection patterns in the 'landing_location' parameter."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use network traffic analysis tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture POST requests to the vulnerable endpoint.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Example tcpdump command to capture HTTP POST requests to the server (replace <server_ip> and <port>): tcpdump -A -s 0 'tcp dst port <port> and dst host <server_ip>' | grep 'POST /searched'"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use web application security scanners or manual testing tools (e.g., sqlmap) to test the 'landing_location' parameter for SQL injection vulnerabilities."}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the vulnerable 'searched' endpoint and implementing input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the 'landing_location' parameter, blocking or filtering malicious POST requests targeting this parameter can reduce risk."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Apply web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts on the 'landing_location' parameter."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Update Simple Job Script to a version later than 1.66 where this vulnerability is fixed.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "If patching is not immediately possible, consider disabling or restricting access to the 'searched' endpoint until a fix is applied."}] [1]