CVE-2025-11090 is a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/employee/index.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'ID' parameter when the 'view=edit' argument is used. An attacker can remotely manipulate this 'ID' parameter to inject malicious SQL code into the backend database queries. This injection flaw allows unauthorized access to or modification of the database contents, potentially exposing sensitive employee or job portal data. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and no authentication, making it remotely exploitable over the network. Although the CVSS score is 5.3 (medium), the exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent, as the CVSS vector indicates low impact on these aspects. No patches or fixes have been linked yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild at the time of publication. However, the presence of a public exploit means attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract or manipulate data, escalate privileges, or disrupt portal operations.

For European organizations using the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal version 1.0, this vulnerability poses a tangible risk of unauthorized data exposure or manipulation. Given that the portal likely manages employee and job applicant information, exploitation could lead to leakage of personal data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal and reputational damage. The ability to remotely exploit the vulnerability without authentication increases the attack surface, especially for organizations with externally accessible admin interfaces. Disruption of portal functionality could impact HR operations and recruitment processes. While the impact on availability and integrity is rated low to medium, the confidentiality breach risk is significant due to potential access to sensitive personal data. European organizations must consider the compliance implications and operational risks associated with this vulnerability.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the itsourcecode Open Source Job Portal to determine if version 1.0 is deployed, particularly with externally accessible admin panels. Until an official patch is released, implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict network access to the /admin/employee/index.php endpoint using firewall rules or VPN-only access to limit exposure. 2) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'ID' parameter. 3) Conduct input validation and sanitization on the 'ID' parameter at the application level, if source code access and modification are possible. 4) Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the 'view=edit' functionality and unusual database query patterns. 5) Plan and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available or consider migrating to alternative job portal solutions with active security maintenance. 6) Educate administrative users on the risks and encourage strong authentication and session management practices to reduce risk of lateral attacks.