CVE-2025-22208
📋 TL;DR
A SQL injection vulnerability in the JS Jobs plugin for Joomla allows authenticated administrator users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'filter_email' parameter in the GDPR Erase Data Request search feature. This affects Joomla websites running JS Jobs plugin versions 1.1.5 through 1.4.3. Attackers with administrator access can potentially read, modify, or delete database content.
💻 Affected Systems
- JS Jobs plugin for Joomla
📦 What is this software?
Js Jobs by Joomsky
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Administrator-level attacker gains full database access, leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or complete system compromise through SQL command execution.
Likely Case
Malicious administrator or compromised admin account exploits the vulnerability to access sensitive user data, modify application data, or disrupt service.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, impact is limited to authorized administrators performing legitimate actions within their permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credentials. Public proof-of-concept demonstrates SQL injection via the filter_email parameter.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://joomsky.com/js-jobs-joomla/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into Joomla administrator panel. 2. Navigate to Extensions > Manage > Update. 3. Update JS Jobs plugin to version 1.4.4 or later. 4. Alternatively, download latest version from official source and install via Extensions > Install.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable feature
allTemporarily disable the GDPR Erase Data Request search feature in JS Jobs plugin configuration
Input validation filter
allImplement server-side input validation for email parameters in the affected search feature
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict administrator access to only trusted personnel and implement multi-factor authentication
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the filter_email parameter
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check JS Jobs plugin version in Joomla administrator panel under Extensions > Manage > ManageCheck Version:
Check Joomla database: SELECT manifest_cache FROM #__extensions WHERE element = 'com_jsjobs'Verify Fix Applied:
Verify JS Jobs plugin version is 1.4.4 or later in the Extensions manager📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs from Joomla application
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by access to JS Jobs GDPR feature
- Unexpected database modifications from Joomla application user
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to JS Jobs component with SQL injection patterns in filter_email parameter
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="joomla_logs" AND ("filter_email" AND ("UNION" OR "SELECT" OR "INSERT" OR "DELETE" OR "UPDATE" OR "--" OR "' OR"))