CVE-2022-26069 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 HandlerPage_KID.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-2022-26069 represents a critical blind sql injection flaw within Delta Electronics DIAEnergie software versions prior to 1.8.02.004. This security weakness resides in the HandlerPage_KID.ashx component which serves as a server-side handler for processing requests within the application's web interface. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. This allows malicious actors to manipulate the application's database interactions through carefully crafted input parameters that are then blindly executed without proper security controls.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of input fields that are processed by the HandlerPage_KID.ashx handler. When user data is submitted to this endpoint, the application fails to implement proper parameterized queries or input validation, creating an environment where attackers can inject malicious sql code. The blind nature of this injection means that the application does not provide direct feedback about the success or failure of the injected commands, requiring attackers to use indirect methods such as time-based or boolean-based techniques to extract information from the database. This approach complicates exploitation but does not prevent it, as attackers can still infer database contents through response timing variations or conditional responses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with comprehensive database access capabilities that can result in complete system compromise. Successful exploitation allows unauthorized individuals to retrieve sensitive information from the database, modify existing records, insert new data, and potentially execute arbitrary system commands on the underlying server. This level of access can lead to data breaches, service disruption, and potential lateral movement within network environments where the affected system operates. The vulnerability affects organizations using Delta Electronics DIAEnergie software, potentially exposing critical infrastructure monitoring and management data to unauthorized access.
Organizations affected by CVE-2022-26069 should prioritize immediate remediation through the installation of the patched version 1.8.02.004 or later, which addresses the input validation deficiencies in the HandlerPage_KID.ashx component. Security teams should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of affected systems, while also conducting thorough vulnerability assessments to identify potential exploitation attempts. The mitigation strategy should include monitoring web application logs for suspicious requests that may indicate exploitation attempts, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection patterns, and establishing robust input validation controls. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and represents a significant risk under the ATT&CK framework category of privilege escalation and defense evasion techniques, as it enables attackers to gain deeper system access through database manipulation.