CVE-2023-41015 in Online Job Portal
Summary
by MITRE • 03/07/2024
code-projects.org Online Job Portal 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /Employer/DeleteJob.php?JobId=1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/06/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-41015 affects the code-projects.org Online Job Portal version 1.0, specifically targeting the Employer/DeleteJob.php component. This represents a critical security flaw that allows unauthorized attackers to manipulate database queries through improper input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability manifests when a user-supplied parameter JobId is directly incorporated into SQL statements without adequate sanitization or parameterization, creating an avenue for malicious SQL commands to be executed within the database context.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The attack vector occurs through the GET parameter JobId in the DeleteJob.php script, where the application fails to properly validate or escape user input before incorporating it into database queries. The absence of input sanitization allows attackers to inject malicious SQL syntax that can manipulate the database structure, extract sensitive information, or even execute administrative commands within the database environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform unauthorized database operations including but not limited to data modification, deletion, or extraction of confidential employer and job seeker information. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the job portal system, potentially compromising the integrity of job listings, employer profiles, and user data stored within the database. An attacker could exploit this weakness to delete critical job postings, manipulate employment records, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive personal information of portal users.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-41015 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application. The most effective defense involves replacing direct string concatenation of user inputs with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from data values. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, output encoding, and least privilege database access controls can significantly reduce the attack surface. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security code reviews to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, emphasizing the need for comprehensive application security testing and network segmentation to limit potential damage from such exploits.