CVE-2017-10213 in Hospitality Suite8
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Hospitality Suite8 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: WebConnect). The supported version that is affected is 8.10.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Hospitality Suite8 executes to compromise Hospitality Suite8. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Hospitality Suite8 accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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-2017-10213 resides within the Hospitality Suite8 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically affecting the WebConnect subcomponent. This weakness manifests in versions 8.10.x of the software, representing a significant security concern for hospitality organizations that rely on this platform for their operational infrastructure. The vulnerability operates within the context of an environment where an attacker already possesses logon credentials to the underlying infrastructure, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with compromised internal systems. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability at 4.0 out of 10, with a base vector indicating local access complexity, no privileges required, and a low user interaction requirement, classifying it as easily exploitable.
The technical flaw within this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and authentication mechanisms within the WebConnect component of the Hospitality Suite8 platform. Attackers with legitimate access to the infrastructure can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data within the application. The vulnerability does not require additional privileges or complex attack vectors, as the attacker's existing credentials provide sufficient access to leverage this flaw. This represents a classic case of insufficient authorization checks where the system fails to properly validate access rights for data within the application. The vulnerability specifically impacts confidentiality as it allows for unauthorized data reading but does not enable modification or destruction of the system resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, potentially compromising sensitive hospitality data including guest information, reservation details, financial records, and operational data that organizations depend upon for business continuity. For hospitality businesses, this vulnerability could lead to privacy breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to data exposure. The fact that this vulnerability affects a widely used hospitality management platform means that organizations may experience cascading security issues if multiple systems within their infrastructure are compromised. The local access requirement means that attackers need to be physically present or have network-level access to the hosting infrastructure, but once achieved, they can exploit this weakness to access sensitive application data.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability, including immediate patching of affected systems to version 8.10.x or later releases that contain the necessary security fixes. Network segmentation should be implemented to limit access to the Hospitality Suite8 infrastructure, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access the system. Regular security audits and monitoring of access logs should be conducted to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control, and represents a specific instance of insufficient authorization where the system fails to properly enforce access restrictions. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving privilege escalation and credential access, as attackers leverage existing credentials to exploit the access control weakness. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as intrusion detection systems, access control lists, and regular vulnerability assessments to prevent exploitation of similar weaknesses in their hospitality management systems.