CVE-2019-25500
SQL Injection in Simple Job Script's register-recruiters Endpoint
Publication date: 2026-03-04
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: VulnCheck
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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?
CVE-2019-25500 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Job Script web application. It occurs in the register-recruiters endpoint where the employerid parameter is not properly sanitized. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code by sending specially crafted POST requests with time-based SQL injection payloads.
Through this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate database queries to extract sensitive data or modify the contents of the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database and unauthorized modification of database contents.
Because the attack requires no authentication or user interaction, it can be exploited remotely over the network, increasing the risk of data theft or corruption.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Apply input validation and sanitization on the employerid parameter to prevent SQL injection.
- Use prepared statements or parameterized queries in the backend code handling the register-recruiters endpoint.
- Restrict or monitor POST requests to the register-recruiters endpoint for suspicious payloads.
- Update Simple Job Script to the latest version if a patch addressing this vulnerability is available.
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts.