CVE-2017-10047 in MICROS BellaVita
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the MICROS BellaVita component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Interface). The supported version that is affected is 2.7.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise MICROS BellaVita. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MICROS BellaVita accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MICROS BellaVita accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The CVE-2017-10047 vulnerability resides within the MICROS BellaVita component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically within the Interface subcomponent version 2.7.x. This represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity and confidentiality of hospitality management systems. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and affects systems that utilize the MICROS BellaVita platform for hospitality operations management. The affected component serves as a crucial interface for communication between various hospitality subsystems, making it a prime target for attackers seeking unauthorized access to sensitive operational data.
This vulnerability stems from inadequate authentication mechanisms within the HTTP interface of the BellaVita system. The flaw allows attackers to exploit the system without requiring any valid credentials or prior authorization, making it particularly dangerous for organizations operating hospitality management infrastructure. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation means that any network-connected attacker with access to the HTTP interface can potentially compromise the system. The technical implementation appears to lack proper access control checks, allowing unauthorized users to perform data manipulation operations through standard HTTP protocols. This flaw aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems, specifically targeting applications that fail to properly verify user identities before granting access to protected resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access compromise, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to the system's data. Successful exploitation allows for unauthorized update, insert, and delete operations against specific subsets of the application's data, while also permitting unauthorized read access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.0 score of 6.5 reflects the moderate severity of the compromise, with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as low to moderate. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP, making it accessible to remote attackers without requiring physical presence or specialized equipment. This vulnerability can lead to significant operational disruptions, data integrity compromises, and potential financial losses for hospitality organizations relying on the affected systems.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations to protect their hospitality management infrastructure. The primary recommendation involves applying the vendor-provided security patches and updates as soon as they become available. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to restrict HTTP access to the affected interface, particularly limiting access to trusted administrative networks. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unauthorized access attempts and anomalous data modification patterns within the BellaVita system. The vulnerability's characteristics suggest it may be susceptible to detection through standard network traffic analysis and intrusion detection system monitoring. Organizations should also consider implementing additional authentication layers and access control mechanisms to provide defense-in-depth protection against similar vulnerabilities. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the need for proper application security controls and network perimeter protection. The affected systems should undergo comprehensive security assessments to identify potential additional vulnerabilities in related components and ensure overall system resilience against similar threats.