CVE-2019-25500 Simple Job Script SQL Injection via register-recruiters endpoint

High 8.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the employerid parameter to extract or modify database contents in Simple Job Script.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-25500?

CVE-2019-25500 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in niteosoft Simple Job Script, published on 4 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the employerid parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the register-recruiters endpoint with time-based SQL injection payloads to extract sensitive data or modify database contents.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25500?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simplejobscript Simplejobscript.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25500?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25500 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2019-25500 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25500 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxh9-p288-x5gx.

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