CVE-2017-10205 in Hospitality Simphony
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Simphony component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Enterprise Management Console). The supported version that is affected is 2.9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Simphony. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hospitality Simphony accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10205 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Simphony platform, specifically affecting the Enterprise Management Console subcomponent version 2.9. This represents a significant security weakness in hospitality industry software that serves millions of users globally through hotel and resort operations. The affected system operates within the broader Oracle Hospitality Applications suite, which provides comprehensive solutions for hospitality management including reservation systems, point-of-sale processing, and enterprise resource planning functionalities. The vulnerability's presence in the enterprise management console indicates a critical control point that could potentially compromise the entire hospitality operation's data integrity and confidentiality.
This security flaw manifests as an insufficient authorization mechanism within the HTTP-based interface of the Enterprise Management Console, allowing attackers with minimal privileges to escalate their access rights through network-based attacks. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable means that threat actors require no specialized tools or extensive technical knowledge to leverage this weakness effectively. The low privilege requirement (PR:L) indicates that even users with basic access permissions could potentially exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for organizations where administrative access controls may not be strictly enforced. The network accessibility (AV:N) component further amplifies the threat surface, as attackers can initiate exploitation from remote locations without requiring physical access to the network infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as the successful exploitation enables unauthorized read access to a subset of sensitive hospitality data within the Oracle Hospitality Simphony environment. This data could include guest information, reservation details, payment processing records, and other confidential operational data that forms the backbone of hospitality business operations. The confidentiality impact rating of 4.3 on the CVSS scale indicates that while the vulnerability does not allow for data modification or system disruption, it creates a significant risk for data exposure that could lead to privacy violations, competitive disadvantages, and potential regulatory compliance issues. Organizations may face substantial reputational damage and financial penalties if guest data is compromised through such vulnerabilities.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly under the T1078 technique for Valid Accounts and T1566 for Phishing, as attackers may leverage compromised credentials or social engineering to gain initial access before exploiting this authorization flaw. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control mechanisms, and represents a classic case of insufficient authorization checks in enterprise applications. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate the affected system, enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious access patterns, and regular patch management procedures. Additionally, implementing role-based access controls and conducting thorough privilege reviews can help reduce the attack surface and limit potential damage from similar vulnerabilities in the future.