CVE-2017-10054 in Hospitality Cruise Materials Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: MMS). The supported version that is affected is 7.30.564.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management executes to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/18/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10054 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management component, specifically within the MMS subcomponent of the broader Oracle Hospitality Applications suite. This particular vulnerability affects version 7.30.564.0, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity and confidentiality of cruise hospitality operations. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal technical expertise and access to the target infrastructure can successfully compromise the system without requiring authentication credentials. This represents a significant risk to hospitality organizations that rely on automated material management systems for their cruise operations.
The technical flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers with logon access to the underlying infrastructure to gain unauthorized access to the materials management system. This vulnerability operates at the local system level, meaning that an attacker who has already established a foothold on the host system can leverage this flaw to compromise the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management component. The attack vector requires only local access, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by insiders or attackers who have already breached network perimeters. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 5.1 reflects moderate severity with low attack complexity and no user interaction required, while the base score indicates that the compromise can lead to unauthorized modifications and data access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on sensitive materials management data. This capability can severely disrupt cruise operations by corrupting inventory records, altering material orders, or manipulating critical supply chain information. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive information about cruise materials, supplier relationships, and operational procedures. Organizations using this system may experience operational disruptions, financial losses, and potential safety risks if material inventory data becomes compromised or manipulated. The vulnerability particularly affects cruise hospitality environments where precise materials management is crucial for passenger satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-10054 should focus on implementing comprehensive access controls and network segmentation to prevent unauthorized local access to critical systems. Organizations should ensure that only authorized personnel have access to the infrastructure hosting Oracle Hospitality Cruise Materials Management components and implement strict privilege management protocols. System administrators should apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Oracle to address this vulnerability. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious activities related to materials management systems, and regular security audits should be conducted to identify potential unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant risk under the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation tactics, particularly focusing on local persistence and credential access mechanisms that could be leveraged by attackers to maintain long-term access to critical hospitality infrastructure systems.