PatchTheCVECVE-2019-25500: Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate
CVE-2019-25500 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 employerid parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the register-recruiters endpoint with time-based SQL injection payloads to 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 | 0.3% (top 77%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2026-03-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-25500?
simplejobscript: upgrade to newer than 1.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-25500 being exploited?
CVE-2019-25500 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-2019-25500 affect?
CVE-2019-25500 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 employerid parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the register-recruite
How urgent is CVE-2019-25500?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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