CVE-2019-25532
SQL Injection in Netartmedia Jobs Portal Allows Authentication Bypass
Publication date: 2026-03-12
Last updated on: 2026-03-12
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| netartmedia | jobs_portal | 6.1 |
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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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database, such as user credentials or personal information.
Attackers can exploit the flaw to bypass authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application or user accounts.
The high severity of this vulnerability (CVSS v4 score of 8.8) indicates that it can be exploited remotely without any privileges or user interaction, increasing the risk of compromise.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2019-25532 is an SQL injection vulnerability found in Netartmedia Jobs Portal version 6.1, specifically in the loginaction.php script. The flaw exists in the Email parameter of a POST request, which does not properly sanitize or neutralize special SQL elements. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the Email field.
By sending crafted SQL payloads in the Email parameter, attackers can manipulate backend database queries. This manipulation can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information or bypassing of authentication mechanisms.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted POST requests to the loginaction.php endpoint with specially designed payloads in the Email parameter.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "A proof-of-concept payload to test for the vulnerability is: Email=0'XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(0),0))XOR'Z"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can use tools like curl or specialized web vulnerability scanners to send this payload and observe the response for signs of SQL injection.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example curl command to test the vulnerability:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl -X POST https://target-site.com/loginaction.php -d "Email=0\'XOR(if(now()=sysdate(),sleep(0),0))XOR\'Z&Password=test&lang=en"'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the server response is delayed or behaves abnormally, it may indicate the presence of the SQL injection vulnerability.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Apply input validation and sanitization on the Email parameter to prevent SQL injection.
- Use prepared statements or parameterized queries in the loginaction.php script to safely handle user inputs.
- Restrict direct access to the loginaction.php endpoint if possible, or implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
- Monitor logs for suspicious POST requests targeting the Email parameter.
Additionally, check for any available patches or updates from the vendor and apply them as soon as possible.