CVE-2025-10834 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal, specifically within the /jobportal/admin/login.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'user_email' parameter, which is susceptible to malicious input manipulation. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw without requiring authentication or user interaction, by injecting crafted SQL statements into the 'user_email' argument. This can lead to unauthorized access to the underlying database, allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive data, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, categorized as medium severity, reflecting the ease of exploitation (network accessible, no privileges or user interaction required) but limited impact scope (low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability). Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is an open-source job portal solution, likely deployed by small to medium enterprises or organizations managing recruitment platforms. No official patches or fixes have been published yet, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigation steps.

For European organizations using the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of recruitment and personnel data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of applicant and employee personal information, including contact details and potentially sensitive employment data. This could result in privacy violations under GDPR regulations, leading to legal and financial repercussions. Furthermore, attackers could manipulate or delete job postings or user accounts, disrupting recruitment operations and damaging organizational reputation. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the likelihood of attacks, especially if the portal is exposed to the internet without adequate network protections. Given the medium severity, the impact is moderate but could escalate if combined with other vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. Organizations relying on this software for critical HR functions should consider the risk of data breaches and operational disruptions.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include: 1) Restricting network access to the job portal's admin interface by implementing IP whitelisting or VPN access to limit exposure to trusted users only. 2) Employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'user_email' parameter. 3) Conducting thorough input validation and sanitization on all user inputs, especially the 'user_email' field, by applying parameterized queries or prepared statements if modifying the source code is feasible. 4) Monitoring logs for suspicious activity related to login attempts or unusual database queries. 5) Isolating the job portal environment from other critical systems to contain potential breaches. 6) Planning for an upgrade or migration to a patched or alternative job portal solution once available. Additionally, organizations should review their data retention and backup strategies to ensure rapid recovery in case of data manipulation or loss.