Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Simple Job Script 1.66 has an unauthenticated SQL injection flaw. An attacker could manipulate database queries and potentially access sensitive job application data or alter database contents. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the current remediation cycle, faster for internet-facing systems. The risk is high because attackers need no login and public exploit material exists. If the product stores applicant data, potential business impact includes privacy exposure and database integrity concerns.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25499 is CWE-89 SQL injection in niteosoft Simple Job Script 1.66. The vulnerable input is the job_id parameter handled by get_job_applications_ajax.php. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, reflecting network reachability, no authentication, low complexity, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Simple Job Script version 1.66, especially internet-facing deployments, are the likely exposed population. Exposure depends on whether the affected application and vulnerable script are present and reachable.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB and VulnCheck references indicate public exploit documentation exists. The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. Because the flaw is unauthenticated and web-accessible, exposed systems should be treated as urgent.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, and ExploitDB reference. No official vendor fix is named in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming affected versions beyond Simple Job Script 1.66. No active exploitation is established by the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Simple Job Script deployments and confirm version 1.66 usage.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an update, patch, or supported migration path.
- Restrict public access to the affected application where business requirements allow.
- Apply web application firewall rules cautiously as temporary risk reduction only.
- Back up the database before making application or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory internet-facing job portal assets for Simple Job Script.
- Confirm whether version 1.66 is deployed.
- Review web logs for requests to get_job_applications_ajax.php.
- Look for unusual database errors or unexpected application records.
- Verify remediation by confirming vendor-recommended fixes are applied.
Public sources used
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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 get_job_applications_ajax.phpCVE 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.