CVE-2025-11088 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/vacancy/index.php file, specifically in the 'view=edit' functionality where the 'ID' parameter is improperly sanitized. This allows an attacker to manipulate the SQL query executed by the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access to or modification of the underlying database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction or authentication, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L) but with low privileges, no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). Although the impact on each security property is low, the ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands can lead to data leakage, data corruption, or further compromise depending on the database contents and application logic. The exploit code has been made publicly available, which raises the likelihood of exploitation, although no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported yet. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is an open-source job portal solution, typically used by organizations to manage job postings and applications. Lack of official patches or mitigations currently increases the urgency for organizations to implement compensating controls.

For European organizations using itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal 1.0, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive recruitment data, including candidate personal information and internal job vacancy details. Exploitation could lead to data breaches violating GDPR requirements, resulting in regulatory fines and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could manipulate job postings or application data, disrupting HR operations. Since the portal is often integrated with internal HR systems, a successful attack could serve as a pivot point for further network compromise. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk, but the public availability of exploit code and lack of patches increase the threat level. Organizations in sectors with high recruitment activity or handling sensitive candidate data, such as government agencies, large enterprises, and recruitment firms, are particularly at risk.

Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should immediately audit their use of the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal 1.0 and consider upgrading to a patched version once available. In the interim, implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in the affected codebase to prevent SQL injection. If modifying the source code is not feasible, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'ID' parameter in /admin/vacancy/index.php. Restrict access to the admin interface by IP whitelisting and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to reduce exposure. Regularly monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the vulnerable endpoint. Conduct penetration testing focused on injection flaws to identify any additional weaknesses. Finally, ensure backups of the database are maintained securely to enable recovery in case of data corruption.