CVE-2024-12939 code-projects Job Recruitment _all_edits.php add_edu sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 26 Dec 2024 Updated 26 Dec 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Job Recruitment application to read or modify database contents via the degree parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-12939?

CVE-2024-12939 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Job Recruitment, published on 26 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Job Recruitment 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function add_edu of the file /_parse/_all_edits.php. The manipulation of the argument degree leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12939?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anisha Job Recruitment.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12939?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12939 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-2024-12939 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12939 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fm5q-8q9h-232m.