CVE-2024-11099 in Job Recruitment
Summary
by MITRE • 11/12/2024
A vulnerability was found in code-projects Job Recruitment 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-11099 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the code-projects Job Recruitment 1.0 application, specifically impacting the /login.php file. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied email addresses during the authentication process. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate the email parameter through direct input manipulation, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system. The vulnerability's classification as critical reflects the severe implications of unauthorized data access and potential system compromise that can result from successful exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with common sql injection attack patterns where user-controllable parameters are directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. When an attacker submits a malicious email value to the /login.php endpoint, the application processes this input without adequate validation, allowing sql payload injection. This creates opportunities for attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even gain administrative access to the application. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage this flaw from external networks without requiring physical access to the system, significantly expanding the attack surface and potential impact.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling full system compromise through database manipulation and unauthorized access to sensitive recruitment data. Attackers could exploit this flaw to access job seeker profiles, employer information, application records, and potentially system credentials stored within the database. The disclosure of this exploit to the public creates an immediate threat landscape where malicious actors can readily utilize this vulnerability to target installations of the Job Recruitment 1.0 application. This scenario particularly concerns organizations managing sensitive personnel data through the application, as the vulnerability could lead to data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and significant reputational damage.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout the application's codebase. Organizations must ensure that all user inputs, particularly those used in database queries, are properly sanitized and validated before processing. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced across all sql interactions to prevent injection attacks. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor and block malicious traffic patterns associated with sql injection attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application stack, following industry standards such as those outlined in the CWE-89 category for sql injection weaknesses and ATT&CK techniques related to credential access and data manipulation.