CVE-2010-1604 in NCT Jobs Portal Script
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin_login.php in NCT Jobs Portal Script allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user parameter (aka login field) and (2) passwd parameter (aka password field). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/01/2025
The CVE-2010-1604 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the NCT Jobs Portal Script that exposes the application to remote SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability specifically targets the admin_login.php component, which serves as the primary authentication interface for administrative access to the job portal system. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate the database queries executed by the application through carefully crafted inputs in the login form fields, potentially compromising the entire system infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the authentication mechanism. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL code through the user parameter, which corresponds to the login field, and the passwd parameter, which maps to the password field. These parameters are directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization, creating a direct pathway for attackers to manipulate the underlying database operations. The vulnerability manifests as a classic SQL injection attack vector where user-controllable input is concatenated directly into database query strings rather than being properly parameterized.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database server hosting the NCT Jobs Portal. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of sensitive job listings, user credentials, and administrative information. The vulnerability also provides potential for attackers to escalate privileges within the database, extract confidential information such as hashed passwords, and even gain shell access to the underlying server through advanced exploitation techniques. This represents a significant risk to organizations relying on the portal for job recruitment and candidate management services.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89, which identifies SQL injection as a fundamental weakness in application security. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation practices and violates core security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically targeting the injection vulnerability category. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a technique for Command and Control through database exploitation, where adversaries leverage application vulnerabilities to establish persistent access and exfiltrate sensitive data. Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper database access controls. The remediation process requires comprehensive code review to ensure all input fields are properly sanitized and that database interactions utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent future injection attacks.