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Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25498 is a high-severity SQL injection in niteosoft Simple Job Script 1.66. An unauthenticated attacker could manipulate database queries through a job search parameter, potentially exposing sensitive database data. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure review for any public Simple Job Script installation. The issue is remotely reachable without login and can expose sensitive database information. If the product is present, prioritize validation and vendor guidance immediately.
Technical view
Simple Job Script 1.66 is affected by CWE-89 SQL injection in the searched endpoint via the landing_location POST parameter. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. Impact is primarily high confidentiality loss with limited integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to internet-accessible deployments of Simple Job Script 1.66, especially job board sites or legacy installations still running this product. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or CPEs.
Exploitation context
Exploit-DB is listed as a public exploit reference, so defenders should assume exploit details are accessible. However, the CVE is not marked as KEV, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The evidence identifies one affected version, Simple Job Script 1.66, and a specific vulnerable parameter and endpoint. No official patch, fixed version, or active exploitation confirmation is included in the provided sources. Avoid expanding affected scope beyond the cited records.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether Simple Job Script 1.66 is deployed, especially on public-facing servers.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an official fix or supported upgrade path.
- Restrict public access if the application is no longer needed.
- Review web application firewall rules for SQL injection detection and blocking.
- Prioritize database credential rotation if compromise is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for Simple Job Script and confirm version 1.66.
- Review application logs for suspicious requests to the searched endpoint.
- Check database logs for abnormal query patterns or unexpected data access.
- Confirm whether the landing_location parameter is reachable without authentication.
- Document compensating controls if no vendor patch is available.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46612CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Simple Job Script SQL Injection via searched EndpointCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.