CVE-2017-10183 in Retail Xstore Point of Service
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service component of Oracle Retail Applications (subcomponent: Point of Sale). Supported versions that are affected are 6.0.x, 6.5.x, 7.0.x, 7.1.x, 15.0.x and 16.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service, 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 Xstore Point of Service accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10183 affects the Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service component within Oracle Retail Applications, specifically targeting versions 6.0.x through 16.0.0. This flaw exists within the Point of Sale subcomponent and represents a significant security concern for retail environments that rely on this system for transaction processing and point-of-sale operations. The vulnerability's classification as difficult to exploit indicates that while it requires some technical knowledge and effort to leverage, the attack surface remains accessible to determined adversaries who can gain network access through HTTP protocols. The affected system operates within the retail sector's critical infrastructure, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations managing sensitive customer transaction data and inventory information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and authentication mechanisms within the HTTP interface of the Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service. Attackers can exploit this weakness to perform unauthorized operations including data modification, insertion, and deletion within the system's accessible data repositories. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data access as it enables partial denial of service conditions that can disrupt retail operations. According to the CVSS 3.0 scoring system with a base score of 6.5, the vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability aspects of the system with a network attack vector requiring high complexity and no privilege requirements. The security implications are further amplified by the CVSS vector indicating that successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive retail data and system disruption that affects the broader retail ecosystem.
The operational impact of this vulnerability presents substantial risks to retail organizations, particularly given that the affected systems handle critical transactional data including customer information, payment details, and inventory records. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modification of sales data, potentially leading to financial losses and inventory discrepancies that affect business operations. The partial denial of service capability means that retail transactions may be disrupted during peak periods, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential revenue loss. Organizations utilizing affected versions of Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service face significant exposure risks, as the vulnerability could enable attackers to gain access to sensitive information and compromise the integrity of retail operations. The interconnected nature of retail systems means that compromising one component can potentially affect other integrated systems within the organization's infrastructure.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates released to address this vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the affected system to untrusted networks. Regular security monitoring and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to identify potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) categories, reflecting fundamental security weaknesses in authentication mechanisms and data protection. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving Initial Access through Network Service Scanning and Persistence through Unauthenticated Access, representing a significant threat to retail environments. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as web application firewalls and regular security assessments to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in their retail infrastructure.