CVE-2019-25499: Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-25499?

simplejobscript: upgrade to newer than 1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-25499 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25499 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-25499 affect?

CVE-2019-25499 affects simplejobscript. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the job_id parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to get_job_applications_ajax

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-25499?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-25499 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting simplejobscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the job_id parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to get_job_applications_ajax.php with malicious job_id values to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, or modify database contents.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: simplejobscript

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-04 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplejobscript simplejobscript UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.66

Fixed in: newer than 1.66

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simplejobscript || rpm -q simplejobscript || simplejobscript --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.66 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simplejobscript

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simplejobscript

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25499?

simplejobscript: upgrade to newer than 1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25499 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25499 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-25499 affect?

CVE-2019-25499 affects simplejobscript. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the job_id parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to get_job_applications_ajax

How urgent is CVE-2019-25499?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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