CVE-2017-10188 in Hospitality Hotel Mobile
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Hospitality Hotel Mobile component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Suite 8/Android). The supported version that is affected is 1.01. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Hospitality Hotel Mobile executes to compromise Hospitality Hotel Mobile. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Hospitality Hotel Mobile accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10188 resides within the Hospitality Hotel Mobile component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically within the Suite 8/Android subcomponent version 1.01. This represents a significant security weakness that affects the mobile infrastructure used by hospitality organizations for guest services and hotel operations. The vulnerability operates within a critical subsystem that handles mobile applications designed for hotel environments, making it particularly concerning for organizations that rely on mobile technology for their core business operations.
This vulnerability manifests as an easily exploitable security flaw that requires minimal privileges for successful exploitation. The attack vector specifically targets an attacker who already possesses legitimate login credentials to the infrastructure where the Hospitality Hotel Mobile application executes. The low privilege requirement combined with the local access vector creates a dangerous scenario where insider threats or compromised accounts can lead to severe data breaches. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability at 5.5, with the confidentiality impact rated as high, indicating that successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through the Hospitality Hotel Mobile application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can potentially compromise the entire mobile infrastructure that hotel staff and guests rely upon for various services including room service, check-in processes, and guest communication systems. Organizations using this mobile platform may face complete exposure of sensitive guest information, reservation data, payment details, and other confidential operational information that could be accessed by malicious actors. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and its alignment with ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) demonstrates how this weakness can be leveraged to establish persistent access to hospitality systems. The local access requirement means that attackers who gain initial access through legitimate means can escalate their privileges without requiring additional authentication or complex exploitation techniques.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust access controls and network segmentation to limit the potential damage from compromised accounts. Organizations should ensure that all users have the minimum required privileges and that regular security audits are conducted to identify unauthorized access attempts. The implementation of network monitoring solutions can help detect anomalous behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation of this vulnerability. Additionally, regular updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, as Oracle would have released remediation measures for this specific vulnerability. The security posture should also include mandatory access controls and multi-factor authentication for critical systems to reduce the impact of credential compromise. Organizations should consider implementing application-level monitoring and logging to detect unauthorized data access attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically tailored to address mobile application security breaches.