CVE-2024-12978 code-projects Job Recruitment _all_edits.php add_req sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 27 Dec 2024 Updated 27 Dec 2024

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

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-2024-12978?

CVE-2024-12978 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Job Recruitment, published on 27 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Job Recruitment 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function add_req of the file /_parse/_all_edits.php. The manipulation of the argument jid/limit leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anisha Job Recruitment.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12978 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-2024-12978 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12978 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-44f8-jm5j-7x8w.