CVE-2022-26069
📋 TL;DR
Delta Electronics DIAEnergie versions before 1.8.02.004 contain a blind SQL injection vulnerability in HandlerPage_KID.ashx. 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, database permissions, and input validation controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, and this specific vulnerability allows command execution through the database.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.8.02.004
Vendor Advisory: https://www.deltaww.com/en-US/Service/Downloads/Detail?cid=08&pid=100&mid=100&type=2
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download DIAEnergie version 1.8.02.004 from Delta Electronics. 2. Backup current installation and database. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the DIAEnergie service and verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate DIAEnergie systems from untrusted networks and implement strict firewall rules.
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block exploitation attempts.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit connections to DIAEnergie systems
- Monitor for SQL injection attempts in web server and database logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DIAEnergie version in the 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 that HandlerPage_KID.ashx endpoints properly validate input.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple requests to HandlerPage_KID.ashx with SQL syntax
- Failed authentication attempts followed by SQL payloads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) to HandlerPage_KID.ashx
- Unusual outbound connections from DIAEnergie server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND uri="*HandlerPage_KID.ashx*" AND (request="*SELECT*" OR request="*UNION*" OR request="*OR 1=1*")