CVE-2022-25980 in DIAEnergie
Summary
by MITRE • 03/29/2022
Delta Electronics DIAEnergie (All versions prior to 1.8.02.004) has a blind SQL injection vulnerability that exists in HandlerCommon.ashx. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL queries, retrieve and modify database contents, and execute system commands.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-25980 affects Delta Electronics DIAEnergie software across all versions prior to 1.8.02.004, representing a critical blind SQL injection flaw within the HandlerCommon.ashx component. This issue stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The vulnerability manifests in a way that allows attackers to craft malicious SQL payloads that can be executed against the underlying database system without immediate detection, making it particularly dangerous as it operates silently and can be exploited over extended periods without alerting system administrators.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the HandlerCommon.ashx endpoint which processes incoming requests and fails to implement proper parameterized queries or input sanitization. This blind SQL injection vulnerability enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including unauthorized data retrieval, data modification, and potentially system command execution. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers cannot directly observe query results through the web interface, requiring them to infer database contents through indirect methods such as time-based or boolean-based techniques. This characteristic makes the vulnerability particularly challenging to detect and defend against as it can operate without generating obvious error messages or anomalous behavior that might trigger security monitoring systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive operational data. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could extract confidential information, modify database records, and potentially escalate privileges within the system. The ability to execute system commands through SQL injection opens additional attack vectors that could allow for lateral movement within networks, persistence mechanisms, and further exploitation of connected systems. Organizations utilizing affected Delta Electronics DIAEnergie software face significant risk of unauthorized access to energy management systems, which could potentially disrupt operations or provide attackers with access to critical infrastructure data.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 for exploitation of remote services. The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate deployment of the vendor-provided patch version 1.8.02.004 or later, which addresses the input validation deficiencies. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures such as web application firewalls, database activity monitoring, and network segmentation to reduce the attack surface. Regular security assessments and input validation testing should be conducted to ensure that similar vulnerabilities do not exist in other components of the system. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and parameterized queries in preventing SQL injection attacks, particularly in industrial control systems where the consequences of exploitation can be severe.