CVE-2017-10219 in Hospitality Guest Access
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Base). Supported versions that are affected are 4.2.0.0 and 4.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hospitality Guest Access executes to compromise Oracle Hospitality Guest Access. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Guest Access 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-2017-10219 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically within the Base subcomponent. This security flaw affects versions 4.2.0.0 and 4.2.1.0 of the software, representing a significant concern for hospitality organizations that rely on this platform for guest management and access control systems. The vulnerability operates at a foundational level within the hospitality application suite, making it particularly dangerous as it can serve as a gateway for broader system compromise. The affected component typically handles guest access permissions and authentication processes, which are critical functions in hospitality environments where physical and digital security must be tightly integrated.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Guest Access component. Attackers with legitimate logon credentials to the infrastructure hosting the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access application can exploit this weakness to escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires minimal technical skill or resources to execute successfully. The low privilege requirement for exploitation means that even users with basic access rights can potentially leverage this flaw to compromise the entire system. This represents a critical design flaw in the application's security architecture, where proper separation of duties and privilege enforcement mechanisms are inadequate.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-10219 is severe and multifaceted, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Hospitality Guest Access system. This could include guest personal information, reservation details, payment data, and other sensitive hospitality-related information that organizations are legally obligated to protect. The confidentiality impact rating of high severity indicates that attackers could potentially access and exfiltrate sensitive data without detection, leading to potential identity theft, financial fraud, and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations may face significant financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences from such data breaches, particularly in the hospitality industry where guest privacy and security are paramount.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1005 for data from local systems. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 5.5 reflects the medium severity level, considering the local access requirement and the potential for high confidentiality impact. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle patches, implementing network segmentation to isolate the Guest Access component, and conducting thorough access control reviews. Additional security measures such as monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, implementing multi-factor authentication, and establishing strict privilege management policies are essential. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and vulnerability management programs to identify and remediate similar issues before they can be exploited by malicious actors.