CVE-2021-38390CWE-89

A Blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the /DataHandler/HandlerEnergyType.ashx endpoint of Delta Electronics DIAEnergie Version 1.7.5 and prior

published August 30, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky Blind SQL injection can be found lurking in Delta Electronics DIAEnergie’s 1.7.5 and earlier versions — it's like leaving the front door slightly ajar while you’re away! 🔓 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the menu. If a customer is allowed to specify their own dish, they might just ask for something unthinkably bizarre that could disrupt the entire kitchen! An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary SQL commands, potentially taking control of the underlying database. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, or worse, allow the attacker to run malicious code in the context of an NT service. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the menu. If a customer is allowed to specify their own dish, they might just ask for something unthinkably bizarre that could disrupt the entire kitchen! This Blind SQL injection vulnerability occurs because the application fails to validate the user-controlled parameter 'egyid' before it's incorporated into SQL queries, enabling attack vectors that bypass authentication.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary SQL commands, potentially taking control of the underlying database. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, or worse, allow the attacker to run malicious code in the context of an NT service. Yikes! To protect your system, upgrade to a more recent version of Delta Electronics DIAEnergie, where this flaw is patched. Additionally, implement strict input validation on user-supplied data to ensure database queries are secure. Don’t forget to audit your SQL statements! You’ve got this! With a few tweaks, you can lock down your database and boost your security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19765 · 97.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2021-08-30T17:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 17:33Z
    A Blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the /DataHandler/HandlerEnergyType.ashx endpoint of Delta Electronics DIAEnergie Version 1.7.5 and prior
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