CVE-2018-5994 in JS Jobs
Summary
by MITRE
SQL Injection exists in the JS Jobs 1.1.9 component for Joomla! via the zipcode parameter in a newest-jobs request, or the ta parameter in a view_resume request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-5994 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the JS Jobs 1.1.9 component for Joomla administrators and security professionals responsible for protecting web applications built on this content management system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the JS Jobs component's handling of user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by submitting malicious payloads through the zipcode parameter in newest-jobs requests or through the ta parameter in view_resume requests. These parameters are processed without proper sanitization, allowing sql injection attacks to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. The flaw directly corresponds to CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges, extract sensitive user information, modify database contents, or even gain remote code execution capabilities. The vulnerability affects Joomla for their web presence, this vulnerability creates significant risk for businesses and institutions that have not yet patched their systems.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of ATT&CK framework's TA0006 credential access and TA0005 defense evasion techniques, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to database credentials and subsequent lateral movement within network environments. The vulnerability's exploitation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 for exploit public-facing application. Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including input validation, parameterized queries, and comprehensive patch management to address this vulnerability. The recommended remediation involves upgrading to a patched version of the JS Jobs component or implementing proper input sanitization measures to prevent malicious sql injection attempts from succeeding in production environments.