CVE-2024-8465
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in a job portal's admin interface allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries through the user_id parameter. Attackers can retrieve all database information, potentially including sensitive user data and administrative credentials. Organizations using the vulnerable job portal software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Job Portal software (specific vendor not identified in reference)
📦 What is this software?
Job Portal by Phpgurukul
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the database server.
Likely Case
Extraction of sensitive user data (personal information, credentials), administrative account takeover, and potential lateral movement within the database.
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure if proper input validation and parameterized queries are implemented, with database permissions restricting access.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection is a well-understood attack vector with many automated tools available. The specific endpoint suggests admin access might be needed, but SQLi could bypass this.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-job-portal
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review the INCIBE advisory for specific patch information. 2. If no patch available, implement parameterized queries. 3. Sanitize all user inputs. 4. Apply principle of least privilege to database accounts.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and sanitization for the user_id parameter
Web Application Firewall Rules
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the job portal from critical systems
- Deploy database activity monitoring to detect suspicious SQL queries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /jobportal/admin/user/controller.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the user_id parameterCheck Version:
Check software version through admin interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that parameterized queries are implemented and SQL injection attempts are properly rejected📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL syntax in requests
- Requests to /jobportal/admin/user/controller.php with SQL keywords
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL injection patterns in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/jobportal/admin/user/controller.php" AND (user_id CONTAINS "UNION" OR user_id CONTAINS "SELECT" OR user_id CONTAINS "' OR '")