CVE-2022-1370
📋 TL;DR
Delta Electronics DIAEnergie versions before 1.8.02.004 contain a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the ReadREGbyID function. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially accessing, modifying, or deleting database contents and executing system commands. Organizations using DIAEnergie for industrial energy management are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Delta Electronics DIAEnergie
📦 What is this software?
Diaenergie by Deltaww
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, exfiltrate sensitive industrial data, manipulate control systems, and pivot to other network segments.
Likely Case
Database compromise leading to data theft, manipulation of energy management data, and potential disruption of industrial operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, input validation, and database permissions restricting unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with readily available tools. The blind nature requires more effort but is still feasible.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.8.02.004
Vendor Advisory: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-081-01
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download DIAEnergie version 1.8.02.004 from Delta Electronics. 2. Backup current configuration and database. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the DIAEnergie service. 5. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate DIAEnergie systems from untrusted networks and internet access.
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules to block malicious requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit connections to DIAEnergie systems
- Deploy intrusion detection systems monitoring for SQL injection patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DIAEnergie version in application interface or installation directory. Versions below 1.8.02.004 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check DIAEnergie application interface or installation propertiesVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 1.8.02.004 or higher and test ReadREGbyID functionality with safe inputs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts
- Unexpected process executions
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests to DIAEnergie
- Unusual outbound connections from DIAEnergie server
SIEM Query:
source="DIAEnergie" AND (http_request="*ReadREGbyID*" AND (http_request="*' OR *" OR http_request="*;--*"))