CVE-2024-53684 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the WEBVIEW-M functionality of Socomec DIRIS Digiware M-70 version 1.6.9. CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting unauthorized requests to a web application, exploiting the trust that the application places in the user's browser. In this case, an attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by an authenticated user of the DIRIS Digiware M-70 device, sends a specially crafted HTTP request to the device's WEBVIEW-M interface. This request can perform unauthorized actions without the user's consent or knowledge. The vulnerability does not require the attacker to have prior authentication or privileges, but it does require the victim to interact with the malicious webpage (user interaction). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating a high severity due to the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (all rated high), combined with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The WEBVIEW-M interface is typically used for monitoring and managing energy consumption and power quality, meaning exploitation could lead to unauthorized control or data leakage in critical energy management systems. No patches or exploits are currently reported, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be addressed promptly to prevent future exploitation.

For European organizations, especially those in industrial, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. The DIRIS Digiware M-70 is used for energy monitoring and management, and unauthorized access could lead to manipulation of energy data, disruption of monitoring capabilities, or unauthorized control of connected systems. This could result in operational disruptions, inaccurate energy reporting, financial losses, and potential safety hazards. Confidentiality breaches could expose sensitive operational data, while integrity violations could lead to falsified monitoring data impacting decision-making. Availability impacts could disrupt continuous monitoring and control functions. Given the increasing reliance on smart energy management systems in Europe’s push for energy efficiency and sustainability, exploitation of this vulnerability could have cascading effects on energy distribution and industrial operations.

1. Immediately restrict access to the WEBVIEW-M interface by implementing network-level controls such as IP whitelisting and VPN access to limit exposure to trusted users only. 2. Implement or verify the presence of anti-CSRF tokens in all state-changing requests within the WEBVIEW-M interface to ensure requests originate from legitimate sources. 3. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted websites while authenticated to the DIRIS Digiware M-70 interface. 4. Monitor web server logs for unusual or suspicious HTTP requests that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. If possible, isolate the device management interface from general user networks to reduce attack surface. 6. Engage with Socomec for official patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on web interfaces of critical devices. 8. Deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting the device.