CVE-2017-10172 in Retail Open Commerce Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform component of Oracle Retail Applications (subcomponent: Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.0, 6.1, 15.0 and 15.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10172 resides within the Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform's Framework subcomponent, representing a critical security weakness that affects multiple version lines including 5.0 through 6.1 and 15.0 through 15.1. This flaw manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that operates through HTTP network access without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for organizations operating these retail commerce systems. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS 3.0 with a base score of 6.1 indicates moderate severity, though its potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality cannot be understated.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the platform's framework component, allowing malicious actors to manipulate HTTP requests and gain unauthorized access to system resources. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP protocols, which means that any system exposed to external networks could potentially be compromised. The vulnerability's design allows for unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against specific data sets within the platform, while also enabling unauthorized read access to sensitive information. This dual impact on both integrity and confidentiality aligns with CWE-20 standards for input validation failures, specifically targeting weak sanitization of user-supplied data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate platform components, as successful exploitation can affect additional products within the Oracle Retail ecosystem. The requirement for human interaction from users other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or targeted phishing campaigns could facilitate exploitation, making this vulnerability particularly insidious in real-world scenarios. The CVSS vector analysis reveals that while the attack complexity is low, the scope of impact is considered "changed" indicating potential for cascading effects across interconnected systems. Organizations utilizing these vulnerable versions face significant risks including data breaches, unauthorized modifications to retail inventory systems, and potential disruption to business operations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-10172 should prioritize immediate patch deployment from Oracle, as the vulnerability affects multiple supported versions that remain in active use. Network segmentation and firewall restrictions can help limit exposure by blocking unauthorized HTTP access to the affected platform components. Security monitoring should focus on detecting anomalous HTTP traffic patterns and unauthorized access attempts, particularly targeting the framework component's endpoints. Additionally, implementing robust input validation measures and regular security assessments can help identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader Oracle Retail application suite. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under initial access and privilege escalation techniques, emphasizing the need for layered defensive measures including network access controls and application-level security hardening to prevent unauthorized system compromise.