CVE-2024-11077
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in Job Recruitment 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the email parameter in /index.php. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents remotely. All users running Job Recruitment 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Job Recruitment
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including credential theft, data destruction, and potential remote code execution via database functions
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, job postings, and administrative credentials
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-sensitive data
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub. SQL injection via email parameter requires minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize email parameter input
Modify /index.php to validate email format and escape SQL special characters
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock SQL injection patterns in email parameter
Add WAF rule to detect and block SQL injection attempts in POST/GET parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate Job Recruitment system from critical infrastructure
- Enable detailed logging of all database queries and monitor for suspicious patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test email parameter with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with same payloads to ensure proper input validation and error handling📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from web server
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords in email parameter
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (email="*' OR*" OR email="*UNION*" OR email="*SELECT*" OR email="*INSERT*")