CVE-2025-11054 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal. The vulnerability exists in the admin interface, specifically in the /jobportal/admin/category/index.php file when the 'view=edit' parameter is used. The attack vector involves manipulation of the 'ID' parameter, which is not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into SQL queries. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the backend database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or authentication, increasing its risk profile. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive job portal data such as user credentials, job listings, or administrative settings. Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, which may increase the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, but with limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is an open-source job portal solution, likely deployed by small to medium organizations or niche job boards.

For European organizations using the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of their job portal data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data of job applicants and employers, violating GDPR requirements and potentially resulting in regulatory penalties and reputational damage. The integrity of job listings and administrative configurations could be compromised, disrupting recruitment operations. Although availability impact is limited, data manipulation or deletion could indirectly affect service continuity. Organizations in sectors with high recruitment activity, such as staffing agencies, educational institutions, and government employment services, may face operational and compliance challenges. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability increases the attack surface, especially if the portal is exposed to the internet without adequate network protections.

1. Immediate upgrade or patching: Organizations should check for any patches or updates from the itsourcecode project addressing this vulnerability. If no official patch exists, consider applying community fixes or code reviews to sanitize and parameterize SQL queries involving the 'ID' parameter. 2. Input validation and parameterization: Modify the source code to implement strict input validation and use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. 3. Access controls: Restrict access to the admin interface to trusted IP addresses or via VPN to reduce exposure. 4. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF with SQL injection detection rules to block malicious payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. 5. Monitoring and logging: Enable detailed logging of database queries and web requests to detect and respond to suspicious activities promptly. 6. Network segmentation: Isolate the job portal server from critical internal systems to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 7. Regular security assessments: Conduct code audits and penetration testing focusing on injection flaws and other common vulnerabilities.