CVE-2022-3760 in Mia-Med
Summary
by MITRE • 03/07/2023
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Mia Technology Mia-Med.
This issue affects Mia-Med: before 1.0.0.58.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-3760 represents a critical SQL injection weakness within the Mia-Med medical management system developed by Mia Technology. This flaw resides in the improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through user input. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of Mia-Med prior to 1.0.0.58, indicating that organizations running older iterations of this medical software remain exposed to potential exploitation. The affected system processes user-supplied data without adequate sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed within the database context.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter binding mechanisms within the Mia-Med application's database interaction layers. When user-provided data enters the system through various input points such as search functions, authentication forms, or data entry interfaces, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize special SQL characters and sequences. This allows attackers to craft malicious input that gets directly incorporated into SQL queries, potentially enabling unauthorized database access, data exfiltration, or even complete system compromise. The vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. From an operational perspective, this weakness can be exploited using standard attack methodologies such as union-based queries, time-based blind injection, or error-based exploitation techniques that are well-documented within the cybersecurity community.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-3760 extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling attackers to gain elevated privileges within the medical database system. Given that Mia-Med handles sensitive patient information, the exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to protected health information, leading to compliance violations under regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. Attackers could potentially modify patient records, delete critical medical data, or establish persistent backdoors within the system. The vulnerability also aligns with several ATT&CK framework techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1566 for credential access through social engineering. Organizations using affected versions of Mia-Med face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. The attack surface is particularly concerning in healthcare environments where system availability and data integrity are paramount for patient care delivery.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-3760 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Mia-Med installations to version 1.0.0.58 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at all application layers, utilizing parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader healthcare IT infrastructure. Network segmentation and least-privilege access controls should be enforced to limit potential damage from successful exploitation. The remediation process must also include thorough testing to ensure that security patches do not introduce regressions in system functionality, particularly in medical applications where reliability is critical for patient safety.