How to fix CVE-2019-25499?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Simple Job Script and take affected applications offline or restrict network access immediately. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block malicious job_id parameters and deploy database activity monitoring; conduct forensic review for signs of compromise. Within 30 days: Migrate to alternative software, apply any available patches from the vendor, or complete code remediation with security validation before restoring production access.

Is PHP affected by CVE-2019-25499?

An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Job Script (CVE-2019-25499) allows attackers to directly manipulate your database without credentials.

CVE-2019-25499

HIGH

2026-03-04 [email protected]

8.2

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:05 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 06, 2026 - 20:49 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 04, 2026 - 18:16 nvd

HIGH 8.2

Description

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.

Analysis

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. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). Affects the job_id component of Simplejobscript. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor: Simplejobscript. Product: Simplejobscript. Component: job_id.

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.3

CVSS: +41

POC: +20

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