CVE-2010-1350 in Com Jp Jobs
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the JP Jobs (com_jp_jobs) component 1.4.1 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a detail action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1350 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the JP Jobs component version 1.4.1 and earlier for the Joomla! content management system. This security weakness resides in the component's handling of user input parameters, specifically the 'id' parameter within the detail action of the index.php script. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate the 'id' parameter to inject malicious SQL code into the application's database interaction layer. The flaw allows attackers to bypass normal authentication mechanisms and execute unauthorized database operations, potentially gaining access to sensitive information, modifying database records, or even escalating privileges within the affected Joomla component, making it a prime target for automated attacks and exploitation tools.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability extend beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise. Attackers can leverage the SQL injection to extract administrative credentials, modify user accounts, inject malicious content, or even establish persistent backdoors within the Joomla! environment. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire web application, potentially exposing all data stored within the database to unauthorized access. This represents a significant threat to the availability of services as attackers could also delete or corrupt database entries, leading to service disruption. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it an attractive target for automated exploitation campaigns.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1350 primarily focus on immediate patching of the affected JP Jobs component to version 1.4.2 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and prepared statements throughout their applications to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other components or custom code. Input validation should be enforced at multiple layers including application-level filtering, database-level escaping, and web application firewall rules that can detect and block suspicious SQL patterns. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices such as those recommended by the OWASP Top Ten and the ATT&CK framework, particularly focusing on defensive techniques against injection attacks. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues across the entire Joomla! ecosystem, as this vulnerability demonstrates the critical need for maintaining up-to-date third-party components and plugins. Additionally, implementing network-level protections such as intrusion detection systems and monitoring for unusual database access patterns can help detect exploitation attempts before they succeed.