CVE-2026-5736 PowerJob detailPlus Endpoint InstanceController.java sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the detailPlus endpoint to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2026-5736?
CVE-2026-5736 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PowerJob, published on 7 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in PowerJob 5.1.0/5.1.1/5.1.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the file powerjob-server/powerjob-server-starter/src/main/java/tech/powerjob/server/web/controller/InstanceController.java of the component detailPlus Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument customQuery leads to sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5736?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including tech.powerjob:powerjob-server-starter.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
tech.powerjob:powerjob-server-starter Maven | From 5.1.0 to 5.1.2 | None |
tech.powerjob:powerjob-server-starter Maven | From 5.1.0 to 5.1.2 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2026-5736?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5736 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-2026-5736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fp2-3xgg-jg4w.